Ashton's big day!

Today we had Ashton baptised. We believe in baptising our children as babies, committing them to the Lord and promising to raise them in a Christian home, with the hope that they will make that choice for themselves later and seek Confirmation.

It was about a million degrees in the church, but we were so glad to gather with our congregation, family and friends to celebrate this occasion.

I find it entertaining that a post about Ashton begins with a photo of Eleda (thanks to Bonnie for taking pics with my camera during the ceremony).

Eleda couldn't contain her joy, and chose to dance in the aisle during a hymn.

Alan, my mom and I made a whole salad buffet for the congregation and our guests after the ceremony. We literally made every salad we could think of... I think there were 11 in total and also rolls, fruit and cake. The salad bar was a hit!

Alan and I are both only children, but we are very lucky to have a few very close friends who are Aunties... Eleda can't get enough of her Auntie Bonnie!

My mom Crocheted this dress for Eleda... it's hard to capture just how beautiful it is with a camera. My mom worked so hard on it and Leda absolutely loves it!

Ashton got to change out of his little suit after the ceremony and enjoy some time in the jumperoo.

He really enjoyed that little Mickey Mouse lol.

Ok, so I know this shot sucks but I just had to include it... I was kind of peeking around the doorway and managed to capture Eleda giving her brother a nice kiss.