Amara's Baptism Weekend

Oh What a weekend! It was a whirlwind but so much fun!Friday started off with the sweetest brother sister combo ever- Alaric and Amara really love each other. No matter how upset they are with us, they never seem to fuss or whine with each other. The kids got their pictures taken in Cubs clothes ( next blog ) but I snapped this before we left.

Another photo that morning was our son's new "uniform". He sleeps in just a diaper and when he gets up, he's ready to go and races for his toys. This is him in his Bob the Builder outfit in the carport as we said goodbye to Daddy as he went to work. He's got his Bob the Builder work boots (winter snow boots), his work belt ( daddy's belt wrapped around twice) and his work gloves ( actual work gloves). Usually he also has his construction hat on which really pulls this ensemble together but I'm sure you can use your imagination.

Saturday morning before our family and friends began arriving for the baptism weekend, Amara rolled over!!!!!!!!!! She had done it one other time just a few days prior but we weren't sure if it was just a fluke- nope, she did it more than once!

Brian's parents, and grandparents came in Saturday morning for the weekend. Brians' best friend Anthony and his girlfriend, Maria and my best friend Jenny and her husband Joe arrived Saturday evening. We were all able to go out to dinner together on the Square in Monticello. Brian's parents graciously agreed to babysit so the young ones could actually leave the house Saturday night. Brian and I definately needed some time out of the house with friends. We had a great time.

Sunday morning the Godparents met at our home before heading to church. Jenny Lahart Murray is Amara's Godmother.

Anthony Ippolito is Amara's Godfather.

Family pictures before the service begins.

The Bechtel Family

The Fulton Family
The Godparent Families
We were so nervous about how she would do during the service as it is her nap time. She slept for about 20 minutes. She started fussing right before we went up for the baptism. When our pastor, Heidi, took her, she began to really cry and then as soon as the Holy water hit her, she immediately calmed down. She was great!
After church, everyone ( both sets of Brian's grandparents, great aunt and uncle and uncle along with parents, Godparent families, and Katie's parents and brother and sister-in law) came back to our home for lunch, gifts and cake. Katie's mom made the most beautiful cake as always that matched the invitations and the plates and napkins.

Jenny and Anthony show off their new "Godfather" and "Fairy Godmother" t-shirts!

Sweet and Precious Amara Christine!