Lexie was washed in the waters of holy baptism on Sunday, May 24th at Christ Lutheran Church in Lincoln. With it also being my birthday it was the perfect day to celebrate. There is no better gift I could have received than seeing my child baptized.
"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." 3 John 1:4
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| Pastor Luke Schnake has baptized both our children |
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| Rene' and Matt Hodges, our long-time friends and Lexie's sponsors |
We were blessed to have family come from both near and far to witness Lexie's baptism.
Kirsch Family
Lyle Burger Family
Nancy Bunger Family
The guest of honor modeling her beautiful gown from grandma and grandpa Kirsch.
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| Lexie wore these tiny shoes from grandma Nancy |
After the church service everyone gathered back at our house for a luncheon, gift-opening, and additional family time. A break in one of the rainiest months ever even allowed us to eat outside.
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| What you get when you try taking a picture of the kid's table at lunch! |
All our guests sang "happy birthday" to me before enjoying the baptism cake made by grandma Pamala.
Me and my girls on my 33rd birthday
Lexie and our entire family was showered with an abundance of generous gifts.
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| Looking at Lexie's scrapbook made by grandma Kirsch |
It was wonderful to celebrate with so many people, and especially having the opportunity to introduce Lexie to more family members.
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| Grandpa Lyle |
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| Uncle Matt |
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| Great-uncle Dave |
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| Great-aunt Kim |
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| Great-aunt Phyl (visiting from Minnesota) with her nephews and Lexie |
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| Our family with aunt Phyl, one of Ryan's baptismal sponsors |
Attempting pictures of the kids turned out to be quite comical.
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| The best cousins picture we managed. Three out of four with open eyes isn't bad! |
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| Our real life attempt to include grandma + grandpa |
Sister pictures:
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14
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