Blakelyn was Baptized over St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 18th, 2012 to be exact.
She was baptized in a gown that was first worn by her Grandma JJ (Bryan's mom). Since then 11 other's have worn the same dress (Blakelyn makes 12). It is a Feldmen Brother's dress that was given to Judy by her god Parents for her Baptism. At first Bryan's grandmother (Great Grammy to Blakelyn) was concerned that the dress wouldn't fit Blakelyn because she would be older than the other children that have worn it. Apparently most babies are baptized within weeks of being born. Alas the dress fit Blakelyn perfectly, nothing to worry about.
The day before we decided to take some pictures of Blakelyn in the dress, since Sunday morning would be very busy.
Found her left fingers.
The dress in it's entirety.
We ended up having to do two photoshoots because Blakelyn got fussy during the first attempt. Hence, the dress is not buttoned around the neck.
This was the face she made all throughout her Baptism. The congregation loved it... I was nervous they would hear the loud screaming that usually ensues after this face.
Putting on the final touches.
Blakelyn was Baptized at Christ the King Lutheran Church. I wanted the pastor who conducted our wedding to baptize her. Blakelyn did great during the service! We were a little hesitant at first since she got really fussy right when we arrived at the church. Bryan held her (since he was successful at calming her down) during the baptism. She "listened" intently to Pastor Chris (who talks with his hands, of which Blakelyn loves). She frowned a few times (which is actually really cute, but is usually accompanied by loud shrieks), but overall she was calm. When Pastor Chris poured water over her head, she smiled at Bryan and didn't seem to mind. Blakelyn only fussed once at the end when the pastor held her to present her to the congregation.
After the service pictures:
Our nuclear family.
Bryan's tie matches the swatch in Blakelyn and my necklaces.
Picture with aunts and uncles.
Andy and Laura (god parents) Laurel and Scott
Picture with Pastor Chris.
He was also the Pastor that conducted our wedding.
The flowers in the right background were given by Tom and Judy for the occasion of their granddaughter's Baptism.
The day before we decided to take some pictures of Blakelyn in the dress, since Sunday morning would be very busy.
Found her left fingers.
The dress in it's entirety.
We ended up having to do two photoshoots because Blakelyn got fussy during the first attempt. Hence, the dress is not buttoned around the neck.
This was the face she made all throughout her Baptism. The congregation loved it... I was nervous they would hear the loud screaming that usually ensues after this face.
Day of Blakelyn's Baptism.
Getting her slip on.
The locket she is wearing was given to her by her Great Aunt Susan and Great Uncle Bill.
Inside is a swatch of the necktie Bryan wore.
Putting on the final touches.
Blakelyn was Baptized at Christ the King Lutheran Church. I wanted the pastor who conducted our wedding to baptize her. Blakelyn did great during the service! We were a little hesitant at first since she got really fussy right when we arrived at the church. Bryan held her (since he was successful at calming her down) during the baptism. She "listened" intently to Pastor Chris (who talks with his hands, of which Blakelyn loves). She frowned a few times (which is actually really cute, but is usually accompanied by loud shrieks), but overall she was calm. When Pastor Chris poured water over her head, she smiled at Bryan and didn't seem to mind. Blakelyn only fussed once at the end when the pastor held her to present her to the congregation.
After the service pictures:
Our nuclear family.
Bryan's tie matches the swatch in Blakelyn and my necklaces.
Picture with aunts and uncles.
Andy and Laura (god parents) Laurel and Scott
Picture including grandparents.
Picture with Pastor Chris.
He was also the Pastor that conducted our wedding.
The flowers in the right background were given by Tom and Judy for the occasion of their granddaughter's Baptism.
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