While Sofia is busy sleeping, sometimes instead of sleeping myself I surf the internet. I have my basic stops and at one of them, Spearmint Baby, I found Oprah-fy. I had to do it to Sofia. Farewell, Oprah!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Oprah-fy fun!
While Sofia is busy sleeping, sometimes instead of sleeping myself I surf the internet. I have my basic stops and at one of them, Spearmint Baby, I found Oprah-fy. I had to do it to Sofia. Farewell, Oprah!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Baptism
Sofia was baptised on September 5th at 3:30 pm.Sofia's godparents are Christian's sister Noelle and my cousin, Peter. They weren't able to attend the ceremony but we know they were thinking of Sofia. My dad and Christian's mom were the proxies.
As we were preparing for the baptism, I didn't think I would have such strong emotions during the ceremony. I sat through 2 classes thinking it wouldn't be a big deal. We would go, Sofia would get anointed, have holy water poured on her head and receive the light of Jesus. When I had to give her the sign of the cross after the deacon, I realized what a big deal having our daughter receive this sacrament meant to me. In my own goofy mind, I felt I was saying, "Here is the miracle you gave to Christian and me. Thank you."
Sofia was able to wear a 95 year old Brennan baptismal gown. My great-grandmother handmade it for my grandfather. My father and his sisters and brothers wore it. Sofia's godfather, Peter, also wore the gown. We didn't put her in the gown until we were at the church. When the ceremony and pictures were over we took the gown off.
Sofia started crying at the beginning of the ceremony. We quickly gave her a bottle and she fell asleep. She then stayed asleep in my arms for the rest of it. Our sweet girl even slept as holy water was poured on her head and when the deacon held her in a crazy position to take pictures. She finally woke up when we went to see all of our friends and family who came to witness. At home, I changed her into a beautiful white dress that had smocking along the collar and armbands. Little pearls were attached throughout the smocking. Sofia, of course, decided she would pee on it after Mia changed her diaper. Then Mia changed her into a cute white dress with purple rosettes. The only thing I forgot to do was take pictures of the house before all the food was gone and everything cleaned up. I took pictures of the pom poms and garland after all was said and done.
Sofia's baptismal gown
2nd dress
Papa with a white tie he borrowed from Matthew. The picture below explains the tie.
Christian's parents are on the left and his godparents, Susie and Peter Sellier, are on the right. Susie says they are Sofia's godgrandparents.
Sofia's family
I have been wanting to do something with pom poms for ages. I finally got my chance and I took it. I used Martha Stewart's kit to make it easier on myself. Christian's mom fluffed all of the balls for me while I hung them up.
I made a garland of Celtic crosses to hang on the mantle. Sofia received a Celtic cross to hang in her room from her godgrandparents and a celtic cross necklace from her godfather.
The leftover petits fours.
Sofia's favors. I put the crystals on a votive holder and placed a white candle in each one.
As we were preparing for the baptism, I didn't think I would have such strong emotions during the ceremony. I sat through 2 classes thinking it wouldn't be a big deal. We would go, Sofia would get anointed, have holy water poured on her head and receive the light of Jesus. When I had to give her the sign of the cross after the deacon, I realized what a big deal having our daughter receive this sacrament meant to me. In my own goofy mind, I felt I was saying, "Here is the miracle you gave to Christian and me. Thank you."
Sofia was able to wear a 95 year old Brennan baptismal gown. My great-grandmother handmade it for my grandfather. My father and his sisters and brothers wore it. Sofia's godfather, Peter, also wore the gown. We didn't put her in the gown until we were at the church. When the ceremony and pictures were over we took the gown off.
Sofia started crying at the beginning of the ceremony. We quickly gave her a bottle and she fell asleep. She then stayed asleep in my arms for the rest of it. Our sweet girl even slept as holy water was poured on her head and when the deacon held her in a crazy position to take pictures. She finally woke up when we went to see all of our friends and family who came to witness. At home, I changed her into a beautiful white dress that had smocking along the collar and armbands. Little pearls were attached throughout the smocking. Sofia, of course, decided she would pee on it after Mia changed her diaper. Then Mia changed her into a cute white dress with purple rosettes. The only thing I forgot to do was take pictures of the house before all the food was gone and everything cleaned up. I took pictures of the pom poms and garland after all was said and done.
Sofia's baptismal gown
2nd dress
Papa with a white tie he borrowed from Matthew. The picture below explains the tie.
Christian's parents are on the left and his godparents, Susie and Peter Sellier, are on the right. Susie says they are Sofia's godgrandparents.
Sofia's family
I have been wanting to do something with pom poms for ages. I finally got my chance and I took it. I used Martha Stewart's kit to make it easier on myself. Christian's mom fluffed all of the balls for me while I hung them up.
I made a garland of Celtic crosses to hang on the mantle. Sofia received a Celtic cross to hang in her room from her godgrandparents and a celtic cross necklace from her godfather.
The leftover petits fours.
Sofia's favors. I put the crystals on a votive holder and placed a white candle in each one.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
7, 8, 9...
Just a short post. Sofia and I have been busy getting on a schedule and preparing for her Baptism.
7 weeks
8 weeks
9 weeks
A conversation with Chewy.
7 weeks
8 weeks
9 weeks
A conversation with Chewy.
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