I have to say...it was much more stressful getting things ready this time around with two little ones. Evan wore Sean's Christening outfit from two years ago and Sean was excited to wear new dress clothes and dress shoes for the occasion.
Sean was in a great mood considering the time change and busy morning. And Evan was wide awake and calm as can be.
The church was decorated beautifully for fall with pumpkins, gourds, and fall banners. Our families and Godparents were all there to be a part of this special day.
Evan did great during the ceremony and mass! He stayed awake from the minute we arrived to the church until we put him in his car seat to head home. Sean, on the other hand, stayed asleep for his entire baptism, including the part where the holy water was poured over his head! I had to bounce Evan for 90% of the mass, but it was a small price to pay for a happy baby.
Sean behaved really well considering he's 2 years old sitting through an hour and fifteen minute mass where he had to be relatively quiet. He threw a small tantrum when Scott and I went up to the altar with Evan to do the ceremony, but the priest welcomed him up with us and all was well again. I think he was ready for a nap after all of it...
We all went back to our house for lunch, cake and pie. Of course the Lion's game had to be on, but it was a cozy afternoon with a log on the fireplace, the kids playing in the toy room, and Evan being passed around from family member to family member.
Sean had a great afternoon with his cousins! After two months, we were finally able to get a picture of all four of them together!
May God bless you, Evan!
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