The Growing Caldwell Family

After the baptism we came back to my Maw Maw Bourgeois' house for a reception.  I am so thankful to my family for helping me put together an event for my baby girl.  Both of my grandmothers worked to get things ready before we came to Baton Rouge; my cousin Eric put me in touch with a caterer for the food; and my Mom, Dad, and Jeanne' all helped me the day of the baptism to get everything else ready.  The dips, pastalaya, salad, and cake were very tasty.  It was a lot of fun to be able to come back to the house and visit with everyone. Sarah Graves was like an angel and enjoyed all the attention and people holding her. We tried to get pictures with her and as many members of her family as we could. It's events like this that make me appreciate having a big, loving family. Sarah Graves with Maw Maw Yvonne, Mom, and me Sarah Graves with Grancy Sarah Graves with Mammaw and Pappaw Sarah Graves with her GG Sarah Graves with Maw Maw Yvonne Sara...

We used the baptism as an opportunity to take family photos.  Here are some of the ones taken at the church. Such a happy day!

Sarah Graves' Baptism day is one of the days in her life that I dreamt about before she was here.  I wanted our family and friends to be with us and I envisioned it being a celebration for this new little life that has been entrusted to us.  Well, I got my exact vision.  Our baby girl was baptized on Saturday, April 3rd at Trinity Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge.  Trinity is where I was confirmed and Aaron and I were married, so it holds a special place for us.  Our parents, grandparents, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends came to share this with us.  Sarah Graves wore a beautiful dress and bonnet made for her by my grandmother, her GG, and she had special jewelry to wear given to her by my parents, Aaron's Mom, and my grandmother, Maw Maw Yvonne. Her godmother is my dear friend Alexis.  Alexis and I have been friends now for almost 20 years (gulp) and have shared many good times together.  Sarah Graves is lucky to...