Baby Lily's Baptism

    Sweet little Lily was Christened today! Brian and I were very blessed that we were able to participate on her special day. I've never been to a Christening before so it was all very new to me. We met at the Catholic church where we got to meet all of Lily's family. The Priest came and gathered us all around a fountain in the center of the room that was just outside the Sanctuary of the church (which is similar to a Chapel in the LDS church). The Priest proceeded to talk about a baptism of a baby and we were all handed books where we read some scriptures from the New Testament. The parents and Godparents were blessed as well as Lily.
    We then followed the Priest and family into the Sanctuary were more words were spoken and blessings pronounced. The parents promise to raise Lily in a Christen home with Good Christan faith.  I love seeing those of other faiths trying to stay close to our Father in Heaven to the best of their knowledge and ability. 
    The final part of the ceremony took place back at the fountain where Lily was leaned over the fountain and the priest poured water over her hair and then anointed her with oil. It was very neat to be there and support this great family in their beliefs. I again am extremely blessed to have found work with such a great family with strong family values.

Lily's parents and Godparents (which are Lily's Aunt and Uncle)

    A week or so before, Lily's mom and I dressed her in her baptism dress and took some pictures to give to the family when they all came out. Lily's baptism dress happened to be her Grandmother's so it has special significance.  

She's teething so her fingers are always in her mouth :)

    Isn't she just the cutest?! Ah! I love my job!