Ellie's Baptism Day

Ellie had a very special Baptism weekend because she  had lots of loved ones in town for her big day.  Grandpa and Vera, the Richters, Great Aunt Amy, and Nikki and Nick (godparents) flew down on Saturday.  Ellie's baptism was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church and the mass was beautiful.   It was a great weekend filled with great company, lots of laughs, food and fun!  Here are some pictures from the weekend:

Ellie and Nick, her Godfather!

Vera with the two little munchkins...Jack and Madelyn had so much fun playing together all weekend!

Partners in Crime

Princess Madelyn and Princess Jack...Jack is such a trooper and I believe had his princess outfit on a lot more than Madelyn which is kind of scary!

Ellie before the mass

Ellie looks like she belongs on Little House on the Prairie

Always so happy!

Ellie with her Godparents, Nick and Nikki

Ellie wore the shoes that I wore when I was baptized.  Madelyn wore the same ones too!

Father Mike did a great job!

Ellie with Grandpa and Vera and Nana and Pop!

Ellie with her Great Grandmother Meme

A very unorganized sibling photo!

Ellie with her Great Aunt Amy

Ellie with Aunt Amy

The Big Sister.. Madelyn was such a big girl and stood up at the front of the church with us to watch her sister get baptized.  We were so proud of her!

The Spread

Ready for a nap after her big morning!

Our neighbors brought over some toys and the Jeep was a big hit!

Cora thought she was so big riding in the Jeep!

Our neighbors also brought over a bouncy house...it was an even bigger hit!

Ellie with her Godmother!

Playing with the iPhone before bed on Grandpa and Vera's lap!

Madelyn and Jack in their coordinating pajamas...Thomas and Dora of course!