Baptism

{is there any better way to start this post?}

{seriously...is this not the cutest thing ever?}

{Eddie in his adorable outfit!} {With Arn, who married us} {with God parents, Mac and Christine} {So proud!}

{our beautiful church with Eddie on the big screen!!}

{At the church}

{proud parents}

{Eddie, Shelby and Michael}

{cousins and babies}

On Sunday, March 1st we baptised Edward Francis Turza. In the planning of is baptism, I asked Rev Cope, the new Pastor of our church if he had the email address for Arn Shaper, who married Frank and I 2.5 years ago at the same church. You see, this church is as much a part of our family anyone - it is a place that I can walk into and know that I belong there - my parents were married there - aunts, uncles, baptisms, funerals - this place is mine, forever. My great grandmother's painting still hangs in the hall. Any number of things there will bring my mind flooding back with memories. It had been about 2 years since I've been and right away, I felt at home. What a great feeling. I think Eddie felt it too, as he didn't cry ONCE during the whole service - not even when they drenched him with water (Arn's words, not mine :) ), or when I dug boogers out of his nose, when I didn't let him chew on Stef's bracelet (or hand, for that matter)....he let out the appropriate growls, coos and babbles when he felt necessary and everyone laughed and smiled with his joy. There is something about a baby - and a happy baby, at that - which will bring people together. In so many ways, Eddie's baptism came at a time when I have never been more open to my faith, never more thankful to God for His blessings....Frank and I plan to make the trip to church as often as we can...it is a little over an hour away, so at times that may be difficult but I feel as though Rev. Cope is a great addition to the church and I'd love to show my support to him in any way I can. He has brought a new life into that place, for which I am very thankful.

After the service, we took some pictures and booked it to Mak.ray Memo.rial G.olf Co.urse (where we had our wedding reception..hehe) to have a luncheon with some family and friends. It was so great! The food was amazing and although I have some serious complaints about the wait staff and people running the show, my guests were pleased at that is all that matters. Seriously, they are lucky that place is so beautiful and that the food is amazing. It's funny how sometimes good food and a good atmosphere can make you overlook the most stupid people on the planet :)...but I'm not going to get into that - I'm keeping this post HAPPY!

I'll leave you with this amazing quote and my favorite picture of Eddie (except for that blankie picture - that is my new favorite!) Enjoy.

-maggie

(ps - you can click on any picture to make it bigger)