Finley, Child of God

April 29th, Finley's Baptism. What an exciting weekend! Our church does a really cool ceremony for baptism. Because we baptize by immersion, Finn was supposed to be just in her diaper and onesie and, naturally, RIGHT before we were supposed to go to the font, Finley pooped all over, so Cam and my mom went to change her diaper. I had to go get them and tell them we were needed and Pastor Mary had to start without us. Then, Finley cried through the whole thing - and not just a little wimper, but a FULL ON WAIL! After she got dunked, we walked up to the front and dressed her in her baptismal gown, which was the one I wore at my baptism. She was still crying. Right after we sat down, we realized we had to perform. It was definitely not one of our better performances. Finn finally fell asleep and then church ended and Finn pooped about 5 times and, naturally, had a blow out on the baptismal gown. Oh well. It was washable :) We got a beautiful day, though, and it was so nice to have (most of) the family over to celebrate with us. Sponsors, Uncle Josh, Auntie Hannah, and Auntie Megan were there. Auntie Elizabeth and Uncle Andy were there, as well. Grandma and Grandpa Bernhardt, Grandma and Grandpa Peterson, Great Grandma's B., Tud, Joyce, and Laven and Great Grandpa's Bud and Laven, cousin Sadie, Jill, and Pastor Mary all enjoyed the wonderful food that I had nothing to do with (thank you!). We missed Auntie Annie and Uncle Luke and Grandma Julie, though. Finn could tell you weren't there because she continued to cry all day! I almost thought I'd have to stay home from school with her and take her to the doctor, but instead she calmed down and Grandma Brenda took her to Waseca with them. Now, we are alone, not knowing what to do with our time. All in all, though, it was a great day and now Finn is a child of God, member of LCCR.