Noah and Jacob's Baptism

A while back I did a baptism for baby Maddie

Do you remember?

The church ended up being closed

so her dedication was outside.

It ended up being so very lovely.

{nice work Jill and Mike}

Where her dedication was suppose to be, inside the Ranch House,

I never got to see....

until last weekend

when the keys were in hands of grandma Monique 

and the church was opened.

It. was. stunning.

 But what was more stunning than the church were the two little boys who were going to be baptized in it.

Practicing with grandpa..

 "the Father...

 the Son

 the Holy Spirit...

 Amen."

"Nice work Noah"

Grandma says.

With their Sunday's best shoes on,

 the Holy water in place

 the guests arrived and seated

and the cute "programs" in hand,

 the baptism was ready to begin.

And so it does.

With the Godparent holding on to their Godchild,

the Officiant begins her words from the Lord.

There is a sense of peace and purity that fills the air.

It keeps some calm....

 

brings others together....

and brings everyone joy that is in that church.

Then it is time for the baptism.

 Noah is now baptized

and a prayer is said for him.

 {Noah, you were so brave}

And now Jacob is baptized too.

The beautiful ceremony is done.

and without a glitch {not even a crying baby!}

 And now it is time to celebrate:

with kisses from grandma,

 photographs to capture the moment,

jovial laughter,

 and those special little touches that mean

God bless you, you did good, and I love you.

Congratulations to Noah and Jacob

and their Godparents.

It was a beautiful ceremony that I am thrilled

I was able to be a apart of.

God Bless.