Baptism + Halloween

At this very moment (9:38 AM) Millie and Trevor are STILL in bed snoozing which is allowing me the opportunity to finally post about Millie's baptism and also about her first Halloween. 

Saturday, October 23 was the day we had Millie baptised at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church, our worship home.  It's also the church where Trevor and I got married in 2008.  Millie looked so beautiful in a white Feltman Brothers dress that I wore when I was her age.  It was complete with little white bloomers, white lace socks, a Feltman bonnet, beautiful pearl cross bracelet from her Godmother and Aunt, and a gold James Avery cross necklace from her Oma and Opa.  Litterally seconds before it was our turn to go up to the baptism fountain, Millie had the BIGGEST (and loudest) blow out diaper that I have ever experienced!!!  The whole church heard it. Bless her heart she blew through her diaper and all over her bloomers and dress.  Trevor and I rushed her to the back of the church to change her.  It was a sight to see...Trevor holding her upright while I took off her socks and soiled bloomers wrapping them up in a plastic bag then lying her down to change her diaper while trying not to ruin the dress anymore than it already was.  Luckily, there was only a little poop on the back of her dress so she didn't have to get baptised naked.  By the time we were finished, everyone was waiting for us to make it up to the altar.  Haha, it was definitely a day to remember! 

Saying hello to her grandparents.



Annointing with oil



About to be baptised with her parents and Godparents (Adriane Pillow and Derek Bird) next to her.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit



Millie's Baptised!

 She was so well behaved and sweet.  She is so blessed to have so many people that love her and who came to her baptism to celebrate.  Thanks to all our family and friends who joined us in this special day. 

After the baptism we went over to Oma and Opa's house to have a celebratory brunch.  Breakfast casserole, cinnamon rolls, bacon and fruit salad were on the menu complete with orange juice and champagne.  All together a glorious day!

Now, yesterday was Halloween and Trevor and I had a great time hanging out at home handing out candy to trick or treaters.  Last year on Halloween I was in downtown Austin dressed as an 80s Bridesmaid for my best friend, Danielle's bachelorette party.  We lived it up on 6th street and had a great time.  Trevor was at a Widespread Panic concert with his buddies.  Oh how times have changed!  This year we stayed home but we did dress Millie up for her first Halloween.  She was a pink bunny rabbit (the cutest rabbit I ever did see)!  Her cousin Hudson came over to trick or treat and we snapped a few pictures.  He was a cute little puppy dog...



Sweet cousins.



Happy Halloween from the Bird Family!