Getting dressed for the big day
These shoes were the ones Grandma Elaine wore for her Baptism.
The dress and bonnet are the same ones mom wore for her christening.
last minute fix ups
baptism 101 with the deacon
Elena didn't enjoy the annointing of her chest.
Blessing the water
baptism
annointing with chrism
lighting the baptismal candle
Elena in her white garment with the baptismal candle...
blessing her ears
blessing her mouth
blessing the father
until this point, Elena had been sound asleep. when it was time to be presented to the church, she woke up.
Once she was presented, she fell right back asleep.
part of the baptismal goodie bag... the pascal lamb.
Godparents Becca and Jose
Vargas Grandparents
Swaintek Grandparents
Vargas Family
Swaintek Family
Swaintek Grandparents and Great Grandparents
Vargas and Swaintek Grandparents
Miss Elena, Holding Court
... but she can so she's so cute.
cousin emma
cutting the cake
... what? Free Redskins tickets.
Carrasco's eating cake
