Baptism

Guys, I've got lots to blog about...but coming up short

on time to actually do so.  HOWEVER - I made time 

because would you look at the adorable squish below?!!

He's my godchild.  I'm a godmother. 

And I couldn't be more happy. 

Did I mention, Rob's a godfather too? 

Well he is - and is equally as pumped...

(so much so that he used it as an occasion

to buy two new suits!) 

Our adorable god child is Jacob - the son 

of our dear friends Tom and Lynn. 

Isn't he just the best?  

The outfit, the socks, the hair, 

and those eyes...what a happy little Christian :) 

While most social functions (read: birthday parties, 

dinner parties, baptisms etc.) stress me out, 

Tom and Lynn were cool as a cucumber and 

we honestly had a great afternoon together.

Jacob was baptized at St. Joseph Cathedral

in downtown Columbus. 

We all went to mass together first - and then 

gathered with the priest and one additional

family after mass for the baptism. 

Much of the ceremony took place in the back 

of the church with just the parents, god parents, 

and priest (who was showing off some 

serious Latin skills). We did eventually

move around the baptismal fountain. 

I was able to hold Jacob, while everyone

else made sure to have a supportive hand on him as well.

The priest began to pour water over his head

and he didn't seem phased at all! 

The ceremony concluded with

the lighting of the baptismal candle (a very

important god father task). 

Look at that...we've got a shiny new Catholic on our hands...

free of original sin! I would ask for an Alleluia...but

tis not the season :) 

I haven't been to or planned many baptisms...but I have

to say this one was my favorite.  Lynn was totally chill

about Jacob's gown (it was actually the one Max wore). 

Jacob was very well behaved during mass (no audible

hangries)...and there was zero stress about the meal

afterward at their house (well that I could detect anyway). 

Maybe Lynn and Tom will teach me their zen life skills?

We are so lucky the Dotson family lives in Columbus and

that we continue to be great friends!  It was a true honor

to be chosen as Jacob's godparents and of course we will

do everything we can to make sure his life is richer for it.