Baptism of CharlesInCharge

My daughter and her hubby

belong to a Lutheran church

in the Milwaukee area.

That is where they had our

dear little

CharlesInCharge

baptized.

He wore the same gown

that his mother wore

(see yesterday's post).

Here he is getting

stuffed into the onesie.

MamasBoy is his Godfather

and was willing to be the

holder while my daughter

was the stuffer.

He looks none the worse for wear.

Here he is with BigBoyE,

Mama Mimi & Daddy BigJ.

WE think they are a pretty family.

Here is Auntie TPot & Uncle MamasBoy..

Godmother & Godfather.

CharlesInCharge is already

directing.

I think his exact words were

"Let's get this show on the road".

Did you KNOW that I am a 

master at decoding baby babble?

Well, I am!

We sat through a wonderful service.

Some of us entertained ourselves

as best we knew how.

Then came time for the 

actual ceremony.

This banner was on the altar.

Family members gathered

on the altar with the pastor.

A few words  of commitment,

A symbolic washing of the baby's head..

A lighting of a candle...

At home-he sits with the gown
spread around him...much too hot
for the coat.

And this little baby has been baptized.
Can you see the
Joy of the Lord
in him?

What a blessed event.

We are so fortunate.

He is so loved.

He is God's child.

Amen.