Today, we experienced a very special day for our family. Caroline was baptised at First Presbyterian Church in Brunswick. Most of our family was able to make the occasion, and we had a beauitful (hot!) south Georgia Sunday morning.
This church is so special to me, not only because it's where I grew up, but also because it's where Justin and I got married. We were reminiscing about taking our vows, and how nervous we were (well, me more than him! Justin rarely gets flustered about anything...it's why I love him!) Our family has grown so much since then, and it's times like these that you remember how blessed you really are.
Here are a few snapshots of our day. Our calm, sweet baby girl had a bit of an off morning and screamed a lot during the service...but everyone took it in stride and laughed about how vocal she was! Jack loved being up "on stage" with us and taking part in the ceremony. It was a beautiful service.
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| Vowing to raise Caroline in a Christian home. |
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| The part everyone loves...when she takes the baby down the aisle! |
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| Receiving the Holy Water. |
After the service, our family gathered at the Brunswick Country Club for a yummy traditional southern lunch and to visit. It was so nice (and so rare!) to have everyone together at once! We had guests from in town, and as far away as Greenville SC, Tallahassee FL, Warner Robbins GA, and Justin's parents from Valdosta GA. Caroline is a very lucky little girl!
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| Farrells on the left, Crosbys on the right. |
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| Four generations of Farrell ladies! Who is the hottie on the left!? |
Caroline is blessed with three beautiful, smart, and classy aunts who have lots to teach her as she grows!
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| Aunt Cara Bell |
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| Aunt Courtney McCrary |
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| Aunt Ashley (Sissy) Farrell |
We wouldn't be here without wonderful parents of our own! It's only in my old age (ha ha) that I realize how blessed both Justin and I were growing up with strong, supportive families.
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| Crosby crew. |
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| Farrell clan. |
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Pop-Pop 2.0 and his two grandkiddies.
The original Pop-Pop would be so thrilled and happy with these two. |
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| Caroline Sue Crosby with her namesake Vonny Sue. |
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| Couldn't resist a butt shot! |
We look forward to much more quality family time this week until Daddy goes back to work next week. Lots of love!
Yay! So excited to see pictures of the baptism this morning! Both you AND Caroline looked beautiful! I love that she takes the baby up and down the aisles for everyone to see, that is so sweet. And I'm sure that IS what everyone looks forward to. We just hold them up high so people can kind of see from the front, but I like the up close idea better. :)
ReplyDeleteYou got some great family shots of both sides, that looked like a beautiful day! I'm sure it was hot, though. Luckily you're close to the ocean and lots of pools, right?
We're excited to get you back here to have some play dates again. Caroline is looking SO much older already!!!