Elena did really well during the baptism. The ceremony followed the 11:15 mass on Sunday, and she slept through most of that. I feel like we've been pretty lucky that no one seems to mind her sleepy squeaks- sometimes she's louder sleeping than awake! :) Then we had a little time to slip her into the baptismal robe. It was such a special gift that Elena was baptized in a gown that's been in the family for six generations! It literally came over on a covered wagon with my ancestors. Grandma Pat, my dad, and my brother Brian were all baptized in the same outfit. And look how adorable she is in that bonnet! :)
The next weekend marked Elena's one month, or first luna-versary as Adam calls them. In a few days she'll be six weeks old, and that is just crazy to me. Part of me feels like she's been here forever, and the other part feels like we just got home from the hospital last week. I hardly ever know what day it is, but I'm getting better now because people ask how old Elena is all the time. At the grocery store last night no less than three ladies asked to see her (she was snuggled up in her little sling).
That same weekend, two Saturdays ago, also marked another big milestone for our family- the departure of Charlemagne. We had to send him home with my parents because we can't have pets at the next school in Groton. So sad! I have been in mourning for the past few weeks now. I've spent practically every waking moment for the past year with that dog (we got him last year on November 3rd- happy anniversary Charlemagne). The two of us had a lot of bonding time down in Charleston when Adam was putting in 90 hour work weeks (no joke- it was a rough school). The point is that I am unnaturally attached to our fluffy teddy-polarbear skin rug. But he's having a great time at my parent's with their dog Dakota, and I'm very grateful that they were willing to take Charlemagne- enormous ball of fur and energy that he is.
Well, this is as long as I can type one-handed while Elena naps in my lap. Later I'll update you all on the joys of being a Navy family. :) For now, here's a few pictures from the baptism.
This must be a look of relief that she made it through another mass.
Grandma changing Elena into her baptismal robe.
Her baptism! She was great, not even a peep!
The Irishes
The Frisches
Karl and Margaret, Elena's godparents.
They're having a baby in December and asked us to be its godparents.
We're so excited! Elena and baby Sault will be godcousins! :)
All our Navy friends:
Laura and Luke (who are getting married this weekend!),
Paul, Dan, Eric, Karl and Margaret.
4 comments:
she looks like she's praying in some of those pics!
Congratulations and thanks for the pictures! It is fun to share in the events even via blogger.
haha you dont know what day it is, and ive been hanging out with your dog. mwahahaha.
he licked me awake the other day. i cant wait to see you guys in december
Thank's for going to Ryan's Village Pizza. that's my retirement income but not really.
It is so neat to see your little having so many smiles and well she was a bundle of joy over the X-mas break after the wedding with the Whites'.
Got you on my list to follow your bloggs. seeya later!
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