Baptism

Today I received the first sacrament - baptism.  It symbolically washes away the sins of the past and welcomes me into the Catholic faith.  I am lucky because I have two great god-parents to guide me though life - Aunt Rose and Uncle JD.  Afterward there was a small party with the Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles at the house - so much fun to have everyone crowded around the table in my honor.

Oh - another cool fact.  Do you see the christening dress I am wearing??  That was hand made by my great grandmother Rose - who is my namesake.  It was been worn by nearly every aunt, uncle and cousin since - I would guess somewhere near 40 baptisms.