Mia and Cole Get Baptized

This past weekend was a busy one! In addition to Lisa and Bob being in town with the kids (more on that in another post), we had Mia and Cole baptized on Sunday. They were baptized at Woodridge United Methodist church, the same church I was baptized and confirmed at, and that Cort and I got married at. Pastor Dave also performed the baptism, which was special since he had married Cort and me. He also mentioned how Pam and I were on his first retreat when he first came to the church as a youth pastor many, many years ago. :)

Pam and Dave (who was there in spirit!) are Mia's godparents and Jen and Ian are Cole's. We couldn't think of better people to look over our little ones!

I was a little nervous how the kids would all do (Noah, Claire, Aidan and Ava were also all there-that's a lot of kids to keep quiet!) for the first part of the service before they went off to the nursery, but they were all stars. I wasn't sure also how Mia and Cole would react to the actual baptism, but both kids did great and just wanted to touch the water. :) Pastor Dave was nice and let them do that. I had a good laugh when Mia then patted her head after touching the water and baptized herself. :) Afterwards we headed back to our house for lunch and even were able to enjoy some nice weather outside! It was a very special day!

Here are a bunch of pictures (courtesy of my aunt-THANK YOU!)...

Getting ready for the baptism

Ready for our lines :)

Mia's first (and excited)!

Mia's baptism

Cole's baptism Everyone

After Mia and Cole being announced

And some family shots....

The Grandparents

The Graske Clan

The Sellers Side

With Grandma

The Godparents

And back at home....

The beautiful cake courtesy of my mom

Mia opening gifts (love that her and Ava have their crowns!)

Mia with my childhood bible my parents gave me. Cole was given my confirmation bible.

Aidan-he has some loose teeth, so is his "before" teeth shot

Mia and Mommy

Could this be any funnier? I love Mia's face here like she is wondering if Cinderella is going to eat her cake.

And the party moved outside-it was beautiful!

Aidan, Mike and NoahThe only person small enough to fit at the kiddie table with the kids :)

Checking out the neighbor's dog

Cole with Gigi and Poppa

Aunt "Cappy" reading with Mia (after a wardrobe change)

Cole having a late lunch (he didn't get to have the Patio!) Mia knows how to work people over to read to her :) Ryan is so good with her!

Thanks for looking!!