Thursday, January 22, 2009

Fiona's Baptism

From left: Sarah, Brian's sister Erin with Fiona, Brian, Brian's brother Kevin, and Father Rod

I can't believe that Fiona's baptism has already come and gone. I think my sister had it scheduled months before the kid was even born. There's a dedicated Catholic for you! :) We had a really nice time visiting with family and friends. Gabrielle learned all about "naptisms" as she calls them and will even tell you that the priest pours water on the baby's head and she cries. She has been playing "baptism" with her dolls all week. She will say, "I'm the priest. You are the baby. I pour water on your head." Not sure how I will break it to her that her future as a priest is slim, but her father is totally fine with her becoming a nun. Sister Gabrielle. I think Kenton likes the sound of that a little too much.

Sarah and Moira at the church after the baptism

Gabrielle, Moira, and Moira's cousin Brigid at the baptismal party


Moira, looking adorable as always

Gabby holding her cousin Fiona. She was really gentle with her and did a great job!

A rare moment during the weekend when Fiona's eyes were actually open

Oops, not for long. Back to sleep!


Fiona and Moira, cutie patootie sisters posing for the camera

A pretty good photo of the cousins (6 weeks apart in age)

A better photo of the cousins - that's Moira's "CHEESE!" face

The BEST photo of the cousins. How CUTE are THEY?
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A funny little video of Gabby and Moira. My parents have videos of us saying our names on camera from when we were little and with our cousins, so I had to continue the tradition!

4 Comments:

Blogger Leslie said...

What great pictures-- it looks like such a fun, blessed weekend.

I am definitely stealing your family tradition of getting the kids to say their names on tape. I have never done that. But you know Ella is going to say Laney's name is "baby" and the baby is my belly is "THE baby." Yes, original :)

Fiona is just beautiful! And I love the pictures of the cousins together...Moira's cheese face is just too cute!

1/22/2009 3:13 PM  
Blogger Doesn't love a wall said...

I LOVE that gabby plays baptism!!! ahahahah I don't know the WASP equiv though...... : (

1/23/2009 7:40 AM  
Blogger IUgirl78 said...

What a beautiful family! Moira has changed so much since I saw her last. I guess it's been awhile! Fiona is such a doll, of course!

The pictures of Gabby and Moira were just priceless. They are going to be the best of friends! I am sure Sarah and Brian appreciated you and Gabby making the long trip to the "naptism." So cute!

1/23/2009 8:26 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

I think naptism seems perfect if Fiona kept her eyes closed most of the weekend! She's adorable, and of course, we LOVE the name.

1/26/2009 11:03 AM  

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