VIc's Baptism & the BCS Christmas Parade

The day after Grace's dance performance, we went to church for a special day! Vic was Baptized! Because Vic was raised in a Lutheran Church, he had an infant baptism and went through confirmation to start his relationship with Jesus. But, when we decided back in November to join First Baptist Church Bryan, they explained that Vic needed to have a Believer's Baptism. Vic had mixed feelings because he felt like his infant baptism and life with Jesus up to this point was still very real. And it was! But, he understood the reason and we really love our church and we really love that the kids could watch Vic be baptized too. So, he was baptized on this day. It was really special! And our church did such an amazing job of making Vic feel comfortable. They had someone assigned to him (that he actually knew because he used to work with this person's wife) that showed him where the baptismal pool was and where to change and prepare. I had the kids and we didn't ask our families to come, so he was on his own. But, I was so proud of him and loved this moment in our church. It makes me excited for the day that our kids choose this decision and are also baptized. Also, taking pictures was not something we felt we needed to do, but someone did take them and I thought it would be nice to share them.

After that, we celebrated and headed to lunch at Taco Cabana and then walked over to the corner of campus at University and Texas to sit and watch the BCS Christmas Parade. It was a beautiful day and the kids really liked watching the floats. They are not super fancy or impressive, but they throw candy and it is still fun to watch the marching bands and the Corps of Cadets and the fun cars and floats that do come through. It was a day of kids being so good (every adventure with a 7, 5, 2 and 4 month old is new for us!) and just made it enjoyable! The days where kids are not having their best days make events tough, but this one was good!

 

 

Baptism of Reid Kalisek

I was honored to serve as a sponsor for my dear friend, Danielle's, little boy Reid. Daniella and I have been friends since I started at TWRI in 2006. We have taken trips together; I was a bridesmaid in her wedding; we've seen each other have babies; and one of the things I miss most about working is seeing Danielle every day! So, when her second little boy was born in December, I was so happy for her and Justin! And, I loved getting to have her and Jase and Reid over for a couple of playdates while she was on maternity leave. Snuggling that tiny baby was just the best. So, when she asked me to be Reid's godmother, I could not say no! I am truly honored and loved being a part of that special day. Back on April 9th, we went to their little Lutheran church in Deanville and watched him be baptized. Then, we went to their country house for lunch and to let the kids play. It was such a beautiful day and they have such a beautiful place in the country! And, I can't wait to watch our kids grow up and continue to share special moments like these with them!

A Baptism & A Christmas Program

Our Baptism for Everly was this past Sunday, December 11th at our church. We knew the Christmas Program would be that day as well, but the Pastor thought that was fine and so did we. However, it was a little chaotic. During the Baptism, Vic said there was some kid behind us throwing things and it was a little loud and Atticus was having a hard time concentrating, as he was still in his sheep costume and a little distracted. Grace just wanted to be held. I mean, life with 3 kids, right? But, it was very special to have Ana & Charley there and we are glad to baptize our beautiful baby Everly. Also, for the Christmas Program. Atticus was a sheep this year and did just about what he did the last two years. It's tough. They wanted the sheep up at the front the entire time; there were only 3 of them and they really didn't have any part except to hang out and say B-A-A sometimes. So, they lazed around like sheep do. Then, for some reason, they brought out sleeping bags to hide one of the kids (as part of the play) but then the sheep just laid on the sleeping bags. I am not sure Atticus knew anyone was under the sleeping bags but they looked safe, and the program director didn't do anything, so I hoped for the best. I will say, that although I am glad Atticus is comfortable in church, I think we need a re-set of how to be respectful in church. He doesn't do anything on purpose, and even though our Pastor is very kind, he and I disagree on "kids being kids" at church. :) And, I mean for a kid, it's confusing when you do things like this to understand when it is ok and when it is not ok to act a specific way. So, while we love our church family and have loved being a part of Our Saviour's for almost 10 years now, we feel like a change is needed. After Christmas, we are going to try some other church's around town for awhile. This has taken a year for us to truly decide to do, because it is tough to leave people. But, we have to do what we think is best for our family and our family's spiritual lives. So, this was a great Sunday to celebrate Everly's baptism and watch Atticus in the Christmas program one more time.

And then we had our Baptism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I love these sweet bloomers my friend Melissa had made for Everly!

Everly's dress was mine when I was a baby. It is the sweetest little white cotton dress.

It was a great day!