Mama Stardust: May 2012

27 May 2012

Elijah's Christening Party

As always, a milestone can not go by without being celebrated in true Parish Jr. Style. We love to throw a party and celebrate. So following Elijah's christening, everyone headed back to our house for food and fellowship. A cake was made by a family friend who has become THE cake baker for the Parish family.

Elijah received so many generous gifts from his family and friends.

We began the party by watching a video that I made of our pregnancy, labor and the birth of our first son.

The Belly Book which I had made for Elijah throughout my pregnancy was completed and arrived the day before his Christening. I loved sharing this with our family.

Our gift to the Godparents was pictures frames. I can't wait to see what photos the Godparents choose for their frames!

Elijah cannot get enough of these two!

We were happy to help our boy open up his gifts!

I loved the sweet Precious Moments doll that says bedtime prayers.

Elijah got tired of opening presents....but I bet that won't last long!

A traditional gift that we received from Godfather Uncle Josh is an antique silver baby cup with the letter P engraved. So cool!

Elijah was enjoying his time on his Great Granny's lap

He is a very intense baby. I wonder what he is thinking.

He LOVED the streamers we decorated with!

Elijah had his lunch in private with Mommy upstairs.

Special time with his Godfather

We had a surprise visitor....SUSIE!

Elijah's Christening

Chip and I decided to have both a baby dedication and a Christening for Elijah. We wanted to share both of our traditions with our son. We chose to Christen Elijah on Memorial Day weekend at the church where we were married. He was almost exactly one month old. We were blessed to have lots of family in town to share this joyous occasion.

Elijah's Grandma and Granddad gave him this beautiful Feldman Brothers Christening gown.

Elijah's Godparents were chosen carefully. We asked my best friend, Heather Fricke, and Elijah's Uncle, Josh Beard to do us the honor.

Elijah is surrounded by the people that will do everything in their power to protect him and bring him up in the light of God's love

Our little family is so blessed. I still cannot believe that he is really our son. We are so lucky!

Elijah is a lucky boy who has four great grandmothers in his life! His Granny was so happy to be here representing the Great Grandmothers and gives him so much love!

Elijah's Papa John came all the way from New Jersey to be here for this bless day.

Grandma and Granddad are so proud of their newest grandson.

Although this is the same church where Chip and I were married two and a half years ago, we did not get married in the small chapel where Elijah was Christened as our wedding party was too large. I was so excited to have Elijah's Christening in the chapel!

Godfather and Godson

Godmother and Godson

Elijah gives a big smile as Jacob gives him a big kiss

My beautiful, precious baby

Such sweet little feet. The shoes and socks were a birthday gift for me from Grandma and Granddad Parish

Two ladies totally in love with this baby boy

Elijah was calm and peaceful throughout the service, as usual. He only let out a small peep when anointed with the holy water.

Elijah must have been telling Pastor Plunkett a really funny joke!

Parents and Godparents looking on as Elijah is introduced to the congregation.

Chip closed the ceremony with a prayer

26 May 2012

Elijah's First Swim

Memorial Day weekend, when everyone came into town for Elijah's Christening, we had the opportunity to take our baby for his first swim! Grandma and Granddad Parish friends, Rick and Trish, let us come over and use their pool! I was so excited to get Elijah in the water. He loves his baths and I knew that he would enjoy floating around the pool. He was a little fussy at first as he got used to the water temperature, but then he began to relax and fell asleep while he floated around. It was an amazing day!

All set for our very first swim!

"Mommy, this feels soooo nice!"

"Don't let go please"

Peek a boo! Where is Elijah!

There he is!

Uncle Josh looks great in Elijah's monkey hat!

Welcome!This is a place for me to share stories of our family,every day life and special moments. It is also a creative outlet for me to share my thoughts and feelings on motherhood, learning and striving for the best for our children and family, spiritual growth and life in general. It has also become a place for me to keep track of and share some of my favorite recipes as well as some "crunchy living" choices and concoctions! I have always loved family photos, family stories and sharing my journey . Because we have so many friends and family members that live so far away, this is not only a way to record our family events and our adventures, but a way to share those things with loved ones near and far. I believe it is important to remember those moments that "make" our family and look forward to sharing these times with our children as we look back on our story.. ~ This is our journey. Thank you for being a part of it.....

Elijah Latheal

I hoped and prayed so long for this sweet boy and he is everything I had hoped for and more. He is adventurous, curious and determined while also sweet, affectionate and gentle. I see kindness in him already and a love of animals that warms my heart. He brings joy and smiles to everyone he encounters. He has this ability to make whoever he is with feel so special because he is just so special. He is an incredible big brother that just adores the twins and is an amazing Mama's helper....a heart for service already! He makes every day fun and unique! His Favorite things are doing homework (Hopefully that lasts!), his pet guinea pig, Jamie, Family movie night and one on one time with Mama or Tony.

Rory Mark

Our sweet Baby A is proving to be full of personality and is in love with the world around him. He is full of smiles, laughter and humor. He is definitely the funny one in the family. His sweet and loving disposition fills our days with joy. This sweet boy loves life...as long as Mama is not too far away. Yup, he is for sure Mama's boy. But he loves his Tony too. Especially when it is time to go fishing! Rory's favorites are fishing, ANYTHING where he gets to run and jump, animals and lots and lots of hugs and kisses. He is fiercely protective of his family and friends, especially his brothers. And he wants to do everything big brother does!

Patrick Jefferson

Our Baby B and the official "baby" of our family had a rough start to life spending his first 12 days in the NICU, finally coming home on on his and his brother's due date of Valentine's day. But you would never know it now. Patrick has hit all his milestones on or AHEAD of schedule, an incredible learner! He is our "deep thinker" and "old soul". There has always been a gentle wisdom in his eyes. I am so proud of the ease with which he seems to handle all the tough things that come his way. He also has funny little quirks that are uniquely his and make me giggle. His is our brave, strong boy! His favorites include puzzles, little trinkets and treasures that he keeps safely tucked away in his little hiding spots, working with Tony at his “farm” and mama cuddles. He is a gentle and sweet and gains the adoration of all he meets. He is still my tiny boy and we just adore him!.

Tony

I was blessed to be reunited with the love of my life in early December of 2016, first as friends and then quickly realized that God had more in mind for us. He is even more amazing than I remembered. Tony has built his own design business, Old Soul Creations, and makes a living creating art and making homes and businesses beautiful. I am so proud of him, not only for his work accomplishments but at the incredible way he helps to parents these sweet boys who just adore “my Tony”. He pitches in in every way and even takes over when needed, even if the need is just a break for me. The twins are blessed to have him as their Godfather. I love him with all my heart and thank God every day for bringing us back together.

Mama Stardust

Angela - I, the author of our family blog, love my boys (all four of them!) and am passionate about motherhood, nursing and lactivism, birth, the spiritual growth of myself and my family, crunchy and holistic living and health, human and animal rights, all things Celtic, and finding fun and creative ways to manage my home and guide our children. I am (almost) a doula! My company is called Cara Breith which is gaelic for "birth friend" and I am thrilled to have the chance to help support my family doing something I love!

Mia

Mia has been an amazing addition to our family. She joined our family when Tony came into our lives and we adore her as if she has been here since day one. She and Wrigley are best buds and Mia is very protective of the family, especially the kids. During nighttime, she can be found doing rounds checking on the kiddos as they sleep. Not a car, jogger or squirrel can pass our window without acknowledment from Mia. She loves affections and returns it in full. She is well mannered and quite the gentle giant. We love our Mia!

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Elijah's Christening Party

Elijah's Christening

26 May 2012

Elijah's First Swim

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