The kids Baptism

January 2, 2010 was a big day in our house. We had all three children baptized at St. Michaels Catholic Church of Maple Grove. It took many years of talking and praying about it for it to happen. Scott had to take his time in his decision which was fine with me. We have been attending St. Michaels off and on for the last 4 years or so. We were also trying other churches at the same time. I was raised in St. Michaels and kept coming back. This year I decided it was time to get the gets more involved so I signed Makenzi up for the Vacation Bible School, and then both Makenzi and Braxton up for the Atrium (Cathecesis) classes. This was a turning point for both kids. They both became extremely interested in the church and faith. At this point Scott was convinced it was right. I called Father TJ and set the meeting up and got the day scheduled. We had also decided that their baptism would take place after mass because the kids are much older and we didn't know how they would react.

Saturday went very well. We took the kids to 5 o'clock mass. We made them wear regular clothes though because wearing all white was scary to me...they would have ruined it somehow I am sure. The kids were excited and had a hard time making it through mass. We survived though.

The baptism went very well. Father TJ did great with the kids...even though they were running away and playing. It was rough. When we tried to hold onto them they would scream and cry so he just let them run. One of the bonuses of doing the baptism after mass.

Some funny moments: Ahna doesn't like water on her head so she grumbled and scolded all the way through it, then when she was done she gave Father the most awful look...he laughed and said he was glad looks don't kill! Father TJ informed my brother (one of the Godparents) that all Godparents now have to pay for college education...he sent my brother into a panic when he started adding up all the kids he would have to pay college for.

After the baptism we went to the little local restaurant and had dinner. The food was awesome and the company was wonderful! We had a very nice time and are thankful for everybody who joined us.

Here are our pictures!
Our Family with Father TJ

Kenzi being Baptized

Braxton being Baptized

Ahna being Baptized

The baptismal candles caused major trouble. Makenzi got to hold her own, Ahna and Braxton both wanted to hold their own as well. Braxton ended up holding his with help, I ended up trapping Ahna so she couldn't grab the candle and one of the Godfathers held the extra candle so we didn't have any issues. Lots of screaming and crying took place at this time.

Braxton by himself


Kenzi by herself

Ahna by herself

Ahna playing peek a boo as we try to take pictures


The Godparents.

Makenzi with hers. Uncle Lonnie and Aunt Shelly (our best friend, and our sister in law)

Braxton with his. Uncle Jeff and Aunt Rachel (my brother, our best friend)

Arianna with hers. Uncle Joe and Aunt Sheryl (my brother and my sil)


My parents and my grandma with all 3 kids

Aunt Kristi with all 3 kids. (my best friend)

Scotts parents with all 3 kids.