After 10 days of nonstop holiday fun, birthday celebrations, reunions and time with cousins, we had the joy of celebrating Gretchen's baptism with our family. I was so touched to play an important role in Gretchen's special day and in her future as well. I was honored to be asked to be her Godmother. Amelia, however, was not so happy. She wanted to be Gretchen's Godmother, and she was very upset about it at first. I told her she could help me, and she was content with that.
Amelia, Cora and Dylan looking so cute!
Giving Grandpa Trost some love before the baptism
Sweet Gretchen Catherine, the star of the day
I gave her this bonnet made of Irish linen. It has her initials and birthdate on it, and it turns into a hanky for her wedding day.
She was perfect, and she did not mind the water on her forehead. Look at her proud parents!
A special blessing for daddy
What a darling family!
My adorable Goddaughter
The entire Hefley family!
The seven Hefley grandchildren
Conner, Dylan, Gretchen, Reed, Amelia, Cora and Lily
Grandpa and Nana Trost with the kids
All of us with Nana and Grandpa Trost
My mom, Aunt Cathy, Aunt Terri and Grandma Reed
Lindsay and Carrie
We were missing Kate that day, but so happy that she and Tommy were home from the hospital and he was feeling better.
We were missing Kate that day, but so happy that she and Tommy were home from the hospital and he was feeling better.
How cute is Brooks?!!!!
My awesome sisters-in-law, Michelle and Becca
Party time!
Happy Lily
Samantha and Reed
Dylan and Dalton, my Godson
Don't let the halo fool you...he's a stinker, but I love him anyway!
Don't let the halo fool you...he's a stinker, but I love him anyway!
And some last pictures from our final night in St. Louis. We loved spending New Year's Eve with our cousins! Poor Dylan had a fever, so he stayed with Nana and Grandpa for the night. We also missed Brad, Kate, Grace, Graham and Tommy due to another trip to the E.R. for them :(
It is never easy saying goodbye to our families. After the kids spent so much time together and had so much fun with each other, I hate to go another 6 months without seeing them. But time will pass quickly, and we will be back soon. We are so very thankful to all of our family and friends for their support and encouragement. Living so far away and missing out on so much time together with the ones you love is very hard. A HUGE thank you to the grandparents for taking us in for 6 nights each and allowing the kids to take over your houses. We miss everyone already!
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