BAPTISM +

Yesterday we had the privilege of having Rian baptized.

Getting ready to go:
Being that she is nearly 5 months old and a lil squirmy at times--a traditional baptism dress, such as Carina wore, would not have worked. Not to mention that one was pretty much an antique. ;) So, instead we had this outfit from Opoe & Poppop that nicely sufficed.

Rian and Eden were the first babies to be baptized by Pastor Serafini.

We weren't sure how it would play out, being that the other kids were only a month or so old when they were baptized and Rian is almost 5 months...but she did good. A few squeaks in church, but nothing too major, and she managed to stay in the whole service. Good Girl!!! Michael sat up front with us and did well...and Carina sat in the back the whole time with Mimi & Poppop. Nice job, kids!

The text for the service was Genesis 9:15-16

"And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a floor to destroy all flesh. And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth."

What a blessing and privilege to have our children be covenant children.....

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Carina dressed in "vintage"--practically her whole outfit used to be mine.

Looking pretty...her hair is getting so light!!

And some sibling pictures..all dressed up.

Check out all their expressions.

WHAT?!!

I asked Michael to put his tongue in his mouth...but instead, Rena stuck hers out. So be it.