Eleanor's Baptism

We had Ella baptized this Sunday! We asked Father Matt to fit her into an already full baptismal service because we were afraid if we waited much longer Ella would not fit into the baptismal gown that Madi and I both used! So, after a yummy breakfast at Great Maple and a visit to the 11 am mass, Eleanor was one of 9 babies baptized on Sunday. She was right in the middle of the age range, but Eleanor was definitely the loudest baby present! She was NOT HAPPY to be woken up after mass and forced into the baptismal gown. Ella was NOT HAPPY to sit through more church and not be fed immediately when she decided she was hungry. But she was very happy to look at the flowers on the altar, suck on mommy's chin, and have daddy stand up while Father Matt gave the homily. Madi was a little crazy during mass, which I blame completely on the presence of Grandma T and GrandKarl . . . but truly she was still better than some of the kids that regularly go to church with us. Auntie Nee drove down and took beautiful pictures of the Immaculata, the service, and the family. As usual I feel like she needs to start her own photography business! Thank you to Auntie G for acting as Godmother to both of our little Howe girls! I plan to send them to you for some overnight time as soon as possible :)

The Immaculata

The Dome

Front doors

This one should be in USD's brochure!

Getting undressed

Snuggling with Abu!

Oil blessing

Baptismal water from the font (the shortest person probably should not have been holding the baby!)

Madeline watching the baptisms (she was very worried about how much water would be poured on Ella's head)

Godmama Gisella lighting the baptismal candle

Lots of families

The Howes

Four generations of Starr women!

Mama, Godmama, and the girls

Proud Godmama

Madi adding some dance moves

Sister hugs

With the Grandmas!

The men and the girls

With Auntie Nee

Abu and Madeline snuggles

Getting out of the dress

Happy baby! Free of sin and a very long gown!