Ava's Baptism

Our beautiful little girl was baptized on Sunday, August 9th. We were able to have her baptized at a church in our home town, which we also did with Aiden, so that our family could all be present. It was such a wonderful day and I can't explain how blessed I feel that she is in our lives. We are so thankful for her. I really don't have the words..... She is a true gift from God.

The ceremony was very nice and the Pastor and all those that attended the service were so welcoming to us and our family. It really made me realize that I need to make going to church more of a priority in my life. I would like for Aiden to start attending Sunday school regularly as I did when I was a little girl.

We chose Amy and Felix as Ava's Godparents. They gave her a beautiful necklace with a cross charm, a charm with her name and baptism date and birthstone charm. It was precious and something she will always have as a symbol of the love they have for her. Amy also made her a beautiful bracelet. She also received so many other generous gifts however, the presence of our friends and family were all we needed to make the day special.

After the ceremony we had a party at my parents house. As always they made the day extra special! My Mom worked so hard cooking and setting up for the party. I could never thank her enough! (Dad did as well) I can never thank either of them enough for all they do for me and my children. The kids along with some of the adults went swimming. We all ate a ton of good food and cake, cookies and cupcakes! We were so happy that Grandma Argie left the nursing home to come spent the afternoon with us. She has not left in months and she decided to attend the party. I know it was hard for her as she always feels like a burden but it meant the world to us to have here there. She also told us that she was named after her great grandmother so knowing that we are keeping a tradition going using her name as Ava's middle made us realize just how special it was that we chose her name. We pray that she is around for many more of the milestones in out children's lives.

I have attached two links of pictures from the Baptism day....

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