Michael's Baptism

 Michael Joseph was baptized on Sunday November 25, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Des Moines.  We were so very thankful to have Fr. Michael Amadeo baptize Michael, as he also baptized Isaac two years earlier.  Uncle Ryan (Michael) and Aunt Mikhael are Michael's god-parents, thus, one of the reasons we chose the name Michael for our second son. 

Michael was baptized during the mass along with Elliot Sherzan (Thomas and Kathleen), son of one of mommy's teachers who just had a baby, and Jamison Lynch (Luke and Alicia) all of Holy Trinity.

 Michael was so alert during the entire mass.  He didn't even cry when the water was poured over his head or when the oil was rubbed in his hair.  What a happy boy we have!

After mass, we hosted a party at our home in honor of Michael.  I will add more pictures later from the actual baptism, but above is a picture of Isaac and Uncle Nick.  Uncle Nick kept Isaac entertained throughout the entire mass.  Isaac talked to Nick the entire time, telling him about his sheep, cow and giraffe, reading stories, and coloring in his spiderman notebook!  They were best buddies.  Isaac really had a fun time hanging with Uncle Nick.

Grandma Cindy helped mommy decorate Michael's baptism cake.  Isaac wanted blue cupcakes to go with the cake,

We were thankful that great-grandpa Wayne and great-grandma Bernadine were feeling good enough to travel.  They made the trip all the way to Des Moines, attended mass with us, and stayed for the party afterwards.  Here is a picture of great-grandpa Wayne and grandma Cindy.

We thank God for our many blessings.  It is days like today that make us realize how lucky we are to share so much love and joy with our family members.  Thank you God for the opportunity to celebrate together and for your continued blessings on all of our family members.