Baptism

Grady's big Baptism day was June 3. What a lucky guy, about 30 family members came over to celebrate. We couldn't have a private baptism because the Church we did it at apparently frowns upon that now, so there were other babies being baptized at the same time. Here comes proud momma moment...Grady is the only baby that didn't melt down! In fact, as the Priest was speaking, he sat on my lap with his hand on his thigh and stared right at the Priest as if he truly understood what he was saying and agreed with it. No joke, at one point he was tapping his fingers too. I swear the Priest was talking directly to Grady and he just took it all in. When it came time for the water to be poured over his head, he looked up at the Priest and gave him a huge smile. Directly behind us, however, was a meltdown for the books. I know every mom has been there and I'm sure I will have my public meltdown stories too, but good Lord! I would have died. I could see beads of sweat forming on Dave's forehead and I knew what he was thinking "if Grady does that I'm going to be so embarrassed." (If you know Dave you know this is so true - after all, he runs a tight ship!) I could tell the grandparents were beaming with pride too.

My baby boy looked so handsome too. I searched high and low for a decent boy's gown - to no avail. But my mom and I found the cutest little linen sailor outfit from the store Dave has banned me from, Janie and Jack. I wish we had more time to take pictures of him in his little sailor outfit, perhaps he will wear it again on some random day and I will take another 1,000 pics. We'll see.

Grady is saying "Ma, enough with the pictures, geesh!"

Aunt Katie and Uncle Dan - the Godparents

Aunt Nadine finally got to meet Grady!

Aunt Meghan and Uncle Jon

My loves!

Aunt Nadine and cousin Ryan

Of course I didn't get near enough pictures of everyone who came. I need to hire a full time photographer to just follow us around so we don't miss anything! Everyone was so generous and Grady received some beautiful gifts. I feel like a broken record, but we are so blessed with such an amazing support system. Thank you!

XOXO,

Courtney