A Very Special Day, Indeed!

Yesterday was a special day for our little 6 month old Annabelle Jo. She was baptized into the Christian Faith. We are United Methodists by profession, and it is the rite of our denomination to baptize children, then when they reach teenage, and are able to make their own mind up about the faith-path they wish to take, they can be confirmed. Baptism merely means that they will be raised in the Christian faith by their family. And attending members of the congregation are made aware that they are to help in the raising of this child by setting good examples.
To some this might seem trite, or even ridiculous, But to my family, it's necessary. Thus, the special day for this sweet, darling granddaughter of mine. She is such a beauty, and yesterday, was all smiles as she was made to feel special. The pastor, after administering the water, carried her around the church talking to her and "introducing" her to her church family. She smiled, cooed, chattered, and more or less stole the hearts of many.
Pictured here is my son,James, my daughter in law,Amy, and granddaughter Miss K (back row).
(front row) Grandma Alice(Amy's family), grandson R.J., grandson Toby, and of course, Grandpa (me). The other grandpa doesn't do church in any fashion, so he was not there for the photo. Also attending, but rooked into taking the photo was Joe, my son's best friend, and Annabelle's "Jo" namesake, and also godfather to all four grands.
It was a fun, yet meaningful Sunday morning.

Until next time,
Peace,
JE