Kayla's Baptism

We had Kayla baptized in the Catholic church the Sunday after Thanksgiving so her Hales grandparents could be there.  I think I already briefly talked about why we wanted to have her baptized so I'll just recap the baptism for you.  It all started out fine and dandy...

We found out right away that the Deacon was the father of someone I went to high school with so that was a pretty great start!  He was very nice.  There were 2 other babies there: 1 little boy probably half the age but twice the size of Kayla (slight exaggeration) and 1 little girl, and I mean little girl, probably like a month or so.  First thing that happened was the blessing on the baby's chest.  We were still sitting in the pew, so this part was ok, but I could tell Kayla was a little weary of Deacon John.  

Then we got up to go to the baptismal font with Kayla's godparents (Aunt Megan and Uncle Brendan). This also started out ok...

And then she understood what was going to happen.  

And Deacon John told me that this was a good job for the Godmother.  Heck yes!  Hand her over, she can cry for you Aunt Megan and then reach for me for comforting.  Perfect plan...

After that torture, we got her pacifier from the crowd, and went to take our place in front of the alter, where Aunt Lauren was able to snap a few photos of the 5 of us.  This was the best one...

Megan and I passed Kayla back and forth a little bit while Deacon John talked.

Next up, the oil on the forehead.  Kayla spent the whole time trying to turn away from Deacon John into my shoulder, so this was a bit of a struggle. 

In my defense, I'm laughing because look at her face here...

She spent the whole time with an eye on Deacon John.  Every time he got near her, she turned into my shoulder and cried.  If he wasn't looking at her or near her, she turned to the rest of the families in the pews and waved!  Seriously.  Cry...Wave...Cry...Wave.  You have to admit that's pretty funny.

Then it was the Godfather's turn to take part in the ceremony with the candle (after we got little vests for the babies.)

A blessing for the mother...

And the father...

And it's over!  Quick and painful painless.  :)

She is so glad it's over....

Just look at how glad she is that it's over...

Side-note:  Her teeth came in in the weirdest order.  Yes her left incisor came in first in the top row of four and they came in left to right in about 3 or 4 days.

Needless to say, I'm thinking baptizing early is better.  She knew too much about what was going on and she is so mobile all she wanted to do was get down and run away from Deacon John.  :)  He did say it was a good thing afterwards that she is weary about boys.  He has a good point.

Thanks for taking pictures Aunt Lauren.  :)