Hattie's Baptism

This past weekend we celebrated Hattie's baptism...and what a celebration it was!!! Aunt Lori, Uncle Todd, Justin, Shelby, Shelby's friend Shonna and Lexi all arrived on Saturday around noon. We hadn't seen them since Easter so we were super excited. They couldn't wait to meet Hattie and I could tell she was excited to meet them too :)

Grandpa Dave, Grandma Tootie and Grandma Fran arrived around 3 PM. We were so happy that Grandma Fran could make the trip. this was her first time visiting us in Decatur and of course her first chance to meet Hattie as well. Gigi, Papa, Matt, Cynthia and Colby arrived around 4 PM and we started getting ready for the night.

We had a quick dinner: a sandwich tray, potato salad, a veggie tray, fruit salad and chips. After everyone was done with dinner, we got dressed and headed for St. Paul's Lutheran. Church started at 6 PM. We got seated and  shortly after it was time for Hattie's dedication. Pastor Rob Mrosko conducted the ceremony and he did a great job. Shelby was holding Hattie...she was nervous and wasn't sure she wanted to, but she did great. When Pastor had her hold her near the baptismal fountain, Hattie spit her pacifier out. Thankfully it didn't land in the water, and Pastor didn't skip a beat. He picked it up and put it right back in. 

By the time the church service was over, Hattie was getting fussy. She just wanted her gown off, and was feeling a little warm. So after we snapped a few pictures we loaded up and headed back home. I fed Hattie while Mitch got everything else ready. We served spinach artichoke dip, taco layer dip and had a key lime cheeseball. And of course we had cake. What's a party without cake?!?!? 

Hattie wore the same baptism gown that I wore when I was baptized 34 years ago, August 17th, 1978. My grandfather, Les Schaumburg bought it for me. Both my sister and brother wore it, as well as Leah and Kiersten. I hope someday their children will wear it too! Anyway, when all is said and done, it was a fantastic weekend with our family. We are so happy to introduce Hattie to our church family and pray that she will be blessed for all of her days. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4