Matthew's Baptism

25 December 2007 - Merry Christmas to all of you!! We hope and trust you are having a good day and taking time to celebrate the birth of our Lord in addition to enjoying your family and other gifts. We are experiencing a very different Christmas for us in that the temperature is around 80 degrees!! Last year in the California desert we were in the 40's with no humidity and here we wake up to 70's with 95 percent humidity!! Oh well, as they say - 'It's all good!'

Matthew's baptism went off without a hitch and he was, as usual, the center of attention. All his grandparents, great grantparent, uncles and aunts (save one - we missed you Amy) were on hand to share in his day and compete with his parents for 'holding rights'. Carrie was much to polite and suffered accordingly in the competition. You must learn to be more agressive, Carrie!!!



 
Godparents and parents receive their charge from Father Joe.

 
The baptism is complete and Matthew notes he does not like the water very much.


 
The newly baptised baby is presented to the congregation.


 

Father Joe speaking to the parents.

 

The happy parents with Matthew


 

More Dave and Lori with our Matthew


 

Father Joe joins Lori and Dave standing with Matthew.



 


James and Carrie - Godparents - join Dave and Lori with Matthew.

 

Matthew in his baptism 'dress' which his mom wore at her baptism.


 

Matthew really did not want to 'look at the birdy'.


 

As you can see, Matthew was not impressed with all the fuss and attention he received.

 

All the family went out for a meal afterward (Matt is an honorary part of the family) and celebrated our Matty's baptism.


 

The Culver girls always make such a good photo who can pass up an opportunity to include one! Dad Glenn looks on.


 

Great-grandmother takes over the 'duty' from Uncle Tommy as dad looks on.