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our trip east for hannah's baptism

last friday, we headed out (at 0darkthirty) to illinois for hannah's baptism and a big fat gathering of family.  micah came with (cause he's free), but shane and layla stayed here w/ my folks because they're not.  they were most definitely missed, but they took good care of their grandparents and layla got to paint every day so she was happy.

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Micah was excited to help pack.  notice the super-cute train sweater-vest in the bag.  dave came home from work that day with a gymboree bag and said, 'i got you a present'. i had been eyeing that since i first saw it and i can't find any pictures of micah actually wearing it (he wore it sunday to church), so i'm pointing it out in the suitcase.  i know, i'm a dork.Picture 115

tons of fun bonding with uncle matt.Picture 127

the 'non-lame baptism gift' we got for hannah.  this little bracelet is so tiny. it's got blue crystals on it for her september birthday, pearls and a little silver cross pendant.  i was SO happy to find it.  totally not lame!  and totally beautiful.  it came from tinyblessings.com.

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hannah with her godparents, us and auntie esther - mary's sister.

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parents and godparents.  apparently this was joe's first baptism.  how cool is that that it was his own kid?!

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  1. twinmommyOctober 30, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    Looks like Reformation Sunday with all the red?

    Looks like you had a great time... glad you're back safely.

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  2. rachelOctober 30, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    you are a good lutheran, aren't you?!

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  3. rachelOctober 30, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    i meant to say, "you ARE a good lutheran..." gotta make sure the emphasis is in the right place.

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