Over the weekend, we had several family members that made the trek to Minnesota for Finn's baptism. While we were hoping the temperatures would be more spring-like for the baptism, that didn't happen; however, the bonus to the very cold weather was that our ice rink was still operational. We had a few days recently in the upper 30's and low 40's which resulted in some melting on the rink, but then there was a cold snap before the baptism with highs in the low 20's and lows in the single digits so John did some work on the rink to get it up and running.
Our 16 year old nephew was in attendance at the baptism and the boys had so so much fun watching him and learning from him on the ice rink. He is quite the hockey player and Luke and Liam soaked it all in. They skated multiple times per day over the weekend and were exhausted by Monday.
We had a lot of fun visiting with family members who came for the baptism and to meet Mr. Finnegan. He is a cutie, very easygoing, and smiley (unless hungry or tired, of course). The weekend was busy and fun. Many people arrived on Friday evening. We played at the house or on the ice rink all day Saturday. Saturday evening was topped off with a pizza party for Finn with his grandparents, godparents, cousins, brothers, aunts, etc....
The baptism was on Sunday at our church. Finn competed with Pastor Peter to speak during the baptism. He babbled and smiled and was as cute as he could be. Afterwards, we enjoyed sandwiches and cake while Finn took a good nap. He was a tired boy after staying up during the entire church service. He did well, however, and had plenty of baby holders during the baptism.
We are having some issues with our camera so this post is in two segments. Below are a few pictures that I took of Finn prior to the baptism with his baptismal gown and green jeans outfit for after the event. The second post has a book of pictures from Shutterfly that I received from relatives who took several pictures for us.
Congratulations Finn! Thank you to our friends and family who made this such a special day for Finn and our family.
"For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto Him. And I will establish my covenant between Me and you and your seed after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto you and to your seed after you. Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you and your household (Acts 2:39; Genesis 17:7; Acts 16:31). All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matthew 28:18-20).
Lastly, here is something funny from Aiden that I wanted to record on the blog:
The other day I picked up Aiden from preschool and asked him the same question that I always ask, but his answers were priceless.
Me: Aiden, how was school today?
AJ: Fine
Me: Tell me two things you did at school?
AJ: Music and Nothing
Me: Well, I noticed your teacher was sick today so who taught you at school today?
AJ: Venus and Neptune
Me: Venus and Neptune were your teachers today?
AJ: Yep, can you turn on a movie in the car?
Me: I have never met Venus and Neptune, I will have to meet them next time.
AJ: Oh, they are not always there. Just sometimes.
When John asked the same questions at dinner, Aiden gave a few small details about his day at school and then said that his teachers were Africa and Asia this time. He stuck to the same story, though, just had a few new teachers this time around.
Our 16 year old nephew was in attendance at the baptism and the boys had so so much fun watching him and learning from him on the ice rink. He is quite the hockey player and Luke and Liam soaked it all in. They skated multiple times per day over the weekend and were exhausted by Monday.
We had a lot of fun visiting with family members who came for the baptism and to meet Mr. Finnegan. He is a cutie, very easygoing, and smiley (unless hungry or tired, of course). The weekend was busy and fun. Many people arrived on Friday evening. We played at the house or on the ice rink all day Saturday. Saturday evening was topped off with a pizza party for Finn with his grandparents, godparents, cousins, brothers, aunts, etc....
The baptism was on Sunday at our church. Finn competed with Pastor Peter to speak during the baptism. He babbled and smiled and was as cute as he could be. Afterwards, we enjoyed sandwiches and cake while Finn took a good nap. He was a tired boy after staying up during the entire church service. He did well, however, and had plenty of baby holders during the baptism.
We are having some issues with our camera so this post is in two segments. Below are a few pictures that I took of Finn prior to the baptism with his baptismal gown and green jeans outfit for after the event. The second post has a book of pictures from Shutterfly that I received from relatives who took several pictures for us.
Congratulations Finn! Thank you to our friends and family who made this such a special day for Finn and our family.
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| Here is Finn in his green jeans and sweater for after the baptism |
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| A picture of Finn in the baptismal gown prior to the baptism. This is the gown worn by myself, my sister, my nephew Calvin, Luke, Aiden and now Finn (Liam wore John's gown). |
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| Hey Mom? My brother is laughing at me in this "dress" |
Lastly, here is something funny from Aiden that I wanted to record on the blog:
The other day I picked up Aiden from preschool and asked him the same question that I always ask, but his answers were priceless.
Me: Aiden, how was school today?
AJ: Fine
Me: Tell me two things you did at school?
AJ: Music and Nothing
Me: Well, I noticed your teacher was sick today so who taught you at school today?
AJ: Venus and Neptune
Me: Venus and Neptune were your teachers today?
AJ: Yep, can you turn on a movie in the car?
Me: I have never met Venus and Neptune, I will have to meet them next time.
AJ: Oh, they are not always there. Just sometimes.
When John asked the same questions at dinner, Aiden gave a few small details about his day at school and then said that his teachers were Africa and Asia this time. He stuck to the same story, though, just had a few new teachers this time around.
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