Miss L's baptism...

Sweet baby girl #4 was baptized in the church I grew up in.  The church we were married in 7 years ago. 

And she was surrounded by our entire family!

Wes's family had planned a vacation to WI Dells and I had the idea that perhaps we could have baptism in WI during that time so my family would be able to be in attendance as well.  I knew they wouldn't all be able to make the trip to ND. 

And since the godfather was my baby brother I really wanted him to be there. 

And he was.  He got to attend and so did so many other family members (like my dad and grandma) that would not have been able to if the Dvoraks had not so graciously agreed to my idea.  They all flew into Madison, drove up to the church and then headed back down to the Dells to begin their vacation.

Thank you so much for making this a special day for our baby girl!

Father Barnabas was pretty vocal about taking Miss L to church weekly.  Several times he said, "if you don't plan to take her to church every week then we will stop this right now."

Miss L with her godmother, Kodi

Wes with his sister, Kodi and me with my brother, Andy

Great-grandma Ann

Don't worry Miss L, I was through this 4 months ago.  The water isn't that cold. ~cousin Tyce

The Baumann family

Includes my sister, 2 brothers, in-laws and my 8 nieces/nephews

12 grandchildren for my folks

The Dvorak family

Includes Wes's 3 sisters, their better halves and a total of 11 grandchildren

Great-grandpa and grandma Baumann

Papa Gene and Grandma Shirley with Miss L

Our family

Lil, AA, Miss L and TJ

Miss L in her baptismal gown

This gown has been worn my the majority of my cousins on my mom's side along with most of their children.

Miss L is baby number 36 that has worn this gown.  

My grandma Ann had 18 grandchildren baptized in this gown.

And she now has 18 great-grandchildren baptized in this gown.

Think about how many times this dress has been worn...

It is impressive.

36 babies that have been brought before God to be baptized in his name.

AMAZING.

I wonder how many more will come.