God Bless Simon

Simon's baptism was such a special day.  The ceremony was beautiful, and all the more meaningful, because he was baptized by my friend, Pastor Kari.  We had to laugh though because throughout the heartfelt, sincere prayers for Simon, when all the action was happening, our middle child decided that she needed the spotlight back on her.  She ran back to the pew to get her doll, Chompo, and started posing with her baby on the altar steps.  She stuck her leg out like she was posing for a magazine and everyone cracked up.  Leave it to Olivia...

We felt so loved by the congregation as they welcomed our little son.  The quilting ladies made him a beautiful quilt for him to always remember his baptism day.  (Actually, one of the sweet church ladies made Livi a few hats and blankets for her dollies just a few weeks before.)  We have definitely experienced holy hospitality throughout our years at Trinity, and this was no exception.

Simon was surrounded by his godparents, (Tom and Sara), grandparents, Great Grandma Ruby, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  We had a brunch to celebrate at Steve and Patti's house after the service.  We are so thankful for the beautiful child that God chose for us to parent.  We will do our best to teach him to be kind and loving and to help him grow in his lifelong relationship with God.  Simon, we hope you know what a blessing you are to us and how much we love you.  You are a beautiful child of God and are deeply loved.  God bless you, sweet boy.