Will was baptized May 3, 2009 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. Godparents were Victor Magnus and Jenny Weier. We hosted a small family get together at our home following the Mass.
Will pictured with parents and grandparents
Eva joins us at the front of the church
As we gathered on the alter to complete the baptism rituals, Eva made a last minute decision to join us up front. From my place at the front of the church, I watched as she left her seat near my parents, walked up the aisle, and climbed the steps to join us. After months of physical therapy, she was able to climb steps without holding a rail or a supporting hand. This small moment, unrecognized by many in attendance, caused my heart to swell and tears to fill my eyes.
Father Charles baptizes Will as Mom, Dad, Vic, and Jenny look on.
(6 months since my last blog update! I plan to share some highlights as I take a break from the planning and grading I am doing for work.)
She was awed by the spinning cake stand that plays "Happy Birthday."
Enjoing her new sand and water table, a gift from Mom and Dad.
Donning her Iowa Hawkeye cheerleading outfit with her relatives from Iowa.
Smiling with her Wisconsin relatives. (I recruited Jenny to join us as she is a very recent resident of Iowa.) Unfortunately, we are the outnumbered group.
We joined Angie and her three young men for a day of swimming at the pool. (Grandmas not pictured)
We attended the annual Curry 4th of July picnic.
There was a large turnout of the old neighborhood clan plus spouses and children.
This summer brought the Vietnam Moving Wall to town. After a BBQ with our friends from card club, we loaded up the kiddos and walked downtown to the parade route.
Will pictured with parents and grandparents
Eva joins us at the front of the church
Father Charles baptizes Will as Mom, Dad, Vic, and Jenny look on.