Ella's Baptism

Sunday December 2nd on the first week of Advent Ella Marie was baptized. It was really a neat day. The church cantata sang and the service was beautiful. We even sang "Borning Cry."

Baptism Preparations and Nativity Scene

Saturday December 1st we prepared for Ella's baptism by decorating the local community center. Then Ella saw her first nativity scene. It was the night before her baptism when both her grandparents were together once again. This is not a situation that presents itself very often.

Ella meets Grandpa Keith

Ella finally got to meet Grandpa Keith on Thursday November 29th. He promised at our wedding in 2009 that he would be back for the baptism and he came through with his promise. Ella really enjoyed talking with Grandpa and listening to all the cool new noises he made. She was very comfortable sitting on his lap.