Ford's Baptism

Ford was baptized at our church on January 9, 2011.  It was a blessed day.  It was freezing cold outside, but Ford handled that graciously.  Vice-Dean Kinner did the baptism, and our dear friends, Emily and Matthew Menendez, agreed to be Ford's godparents.  It was a beautiful service, and such a blessing to celebrate with our family and friends as we promised to raise our son to know God and his Son, Jesus. 

Both sets of grandparents came, as well as many of Ford's aunts and uncles, and lots of our sweet friends.  Ford really was a trouper during the baptism.  He wore our family christening gown (that my grandmother made, and that my mother, cousins, brothers and I all wore), and he didn't so much as drool on it.  If you've spent any time with my son, you realize what an achievement this is.  He was so quiet and calm during the service.  Everyone in the church was amazed by his hair! 

After church, we had brunch at Pops and Honey's house.  We all managed to have a great time before the SNOW STORM blew in, and everyone made it back home safely.

Here are a few photos:

Our family with the Menendez family, Ford's godparents.

Our family.  Ford's baptism banner is in the background.  At the Advent, the fathers process in with their child's banner.  It's really neat.

Ford with his Mimi and Poppa

Ford with his Pops and Honey

Ford and Emily, his godmother

Ford with Father Hoyt

Our good friends, Andy and Sarah

Finally, I get to change out of that gown!

Ford's cake

Mommy and Ford

Being this handsome is hard work.

I love my Aunt Liz!