A Special Day for Emerson

Saturday, December 26th marked the day of Emerson's baptism- with all the family in town for Christmas, it was the best choice. Especially since Grandpa Gette was here to perform the ceremony. We have been blessed that since my dad became a deacon in the Catholic Church he has baptized 3 out of 4 of us- Eleanor, Nakia and now Emerson. Emerson was wearing the gown made from my Grandma Rose's (my dad's mother) wedding gown, so it was very special. Thanks to his Godmother, Kim Sobocinski, he had a beautiful bib to match (which was needed when he spit up right before the baptism!)

Eleanor was exhausted after the Christmas excitement (and poor Nakia had been sick to his stomach since 4 pm on Christmas day). Thanks to Grand Daddy Pope for helping to entertain Eleanor and Memphis

Emerson was unsure of what was about to happen 

It is just like taking a bath!

Grandpa poured some right into his eyes so a towel helped clean him off, although he was a little unhappy

Next, came the anointing with oil

Big Sister Eleanor helped hold the candle that symbolized the new beginning for Emerson in the Catholic Church 

Welcome from your St. Philip Neri family!

He was a ham for the camera, just like his sister

Thanks to all the family that made it in town (through the snow) for Emerson's special day: the Gette/Andrews/Pettis families

And the two Pope families- we are so blessed to have such loving wonderful families!