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