Our Child of God

On Sunday, January 17, we had Sydney baptized at our church. The day was somewhat hectic trying to get us all out the door and dressed to be at church early...trying to plan when Syd would eat so that she wouldn't be fussy...and trying to diffuse Gavin's temper tantrums that morning. Just before going up, Sydney started to cry and Gavin started to be very resistant to anyone touching him. However, we did make it on stage in somewhat of a presentable manner. Syd did some fussing while up there and it wasn't until we got back to our seats that we realized, she had a major blowout (we think during baptism) and the back of her beautiful gown was covered in poop. Awesome. Afterward we had everyone back to our house for lunch and time together.

Regardless of the small things that went wrong or the small stresses of the day that we'll forget (um, besides the blowout, that I will always remember) what we will remember most is what this day represents for Sydney. She is a covenant child of God and her baptism not only symbolizes her as a part of God's family but it also represents the job we have in raising her to know what that means. We promised to teach her about Jesus. That is a tough job--one that apparently God has more confidence in us to do than we do. That is why our family and friends that were there also promised to help and support us along the way. What a blessing God has given us...in her, in our family and friends that love her and in welcoming her as His child.

Gavin looked so grown up in his shirt and tie that day.

Syd was showing a little attitude up there.

The blowout evidence...I mean, come on, are you kidding me?

Family.

Grandma and Grandpa Harris with Sydney.

All cuddled on the chair.

Grandma & Grandpa Yonker with Sydney.

Her Great Grandma and Grandpa Yonker.

Sydney's dress was made by my Grandma Evenhouse, her Great Grandma. Awesome how Sydney showed her appreciation.

She's always working that little tongue of hers.

My beautiful girl in her beautiful dress.

Mama's girl.

Chad & Sydney.

Great Grandma Norton and Sydney.