James Wallace’s Baptism

Sunday morning, March 13, 2011, my Sweet Baby James was baptized at our church, Eastminster Presbyterian.

We are not allowed to take pictures in the church, but we snapped a couple in the back.

My only attempt of Justin and James before

Just before his baptism

It was a quick little ceremony in the beginning of our church service, but it was four of the best minutes of my life. During the prayer, Pastor Brad let James play in the Holy Water as I believe he would have done anything to keep him happy.

After his baptism. Hair still wet from the Holy Water (melt my heart).

Following the baptism, we headed to our house for brunch. In my craziness of hosting two celebrations in one weekend, I didn’t take any pictures of the table. We had chicken salad pastries, a fruit tray, egg casserole, muffins, pickled shrimp, and cheese and crackers.

I did however, get my camera out for the kids as I watched them one by one run through the house directly to the backyard expecting to see bouncy houses, bubbles, pinatas, cupcakes and a party. So we blew up the bouncy houses and let them play in their church clothes.

I watched them quickly deteriorate as each and every child was EXHAUSTED from the night before. They went through the motions of playing, but their little bodies just couldn’t keep up.

But one little Dupree energizer bunny kept going,

and going,

and going,

and going.

Before all the kids went home for naps. we sat around outside for a bit.

Then, we all called it a weekend and ended the party. At the end of the baptism, Pastor Brad held James up to our church family and announced, “Meet your new brother in Christ, James Wallace.” It was so sweet that I nearly started crying in front of the whole congregation. We love you, James. You are our gift from God and the light of our family.