Salem's Christening

Our little man was baptized this weekend.  He looked so sweet in his bishop gown and hat.  The ceremony went well.  Salem was very content the first half of Mass and then it came time for the baptism.  He was cooing at the beginning, so we thought we were golden.  Then, he had enough and starting crying.  LOUD crying. Everyone seemed to think it was cute though.  Even the priest was smiling about it.  Little man ended up calming down after the holy water.  People were saying it was the "demons being banished".  Too funny. After Mass, we had a lovely luncheon at the country club.  It was absolutely wonderful being with all of our close friends and family.  Thank you to everyone who made Salem's special day so amazing!  A special thanks to Mom and Dad for such a beautiful luncheon!

The Christening 

Shaunna was in charge of the camera during the ceremony and this was the first picture on my camera.  Hmm...

Calm, cooing 

Not so thrilled

Ah, starting to calm down

Laughing at all the wailing and me apologizing to Father

Carlos giving us the thumbs up for surviving the dramatic ceremony

Carlos, Gina, Cassie (holding a calm Salem), Tim, Grandma, & Ma 

Salem with his parents and godparents

 The Luncheon

(Tim was in charge of the camera for this.  Oddly enough, no foot picture)

Carolyn, Bonnie, & John 

Cousin Sissy, Cassie, and Aunt Carolyn 

Carlos and Aunt Caroline

Aunt Connie with Sissy

Aunt Betty, Cousin Linda, Aunt Connie, & Cousin Sissy

Julian, Sutton, & Anne

Aunt Genie, Aunt Carolyn, & Peter

My girls- Shaunna, Staci, & Gina

Uncle Charles & Uncle Jimmy

Me and my silly Avery Mavery

Enjoying our meal with Poppy and Sitti

I've been trying to be good with the sweets, but I HAD to have some of this cake. Yummy! 

Congratulations my Salem Boy!