Ben's Baptism

Ben was (finally) baptized on March 17, 2013, also St. Patrick's Day!  We decided to do it at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville, and Ben was baptized at the same time as Chloe Kellum and Jack Abeln.  We really loved the service, and the Pastor who baptized Ben was amazing.  We feel so blessed that the Lord is looking down on our son!  And Ben did an amazing job.

Getting ready.... Ben wearing his Thomas the Train pjs that he loves!

His adorable outfit.... he wore a green tie in honor of St. Patrick's Day!

Ben was a ham for this picture.  He was just so happy to run around with his cousins!

THE ACTUAL BAPTISM

(Thank you, Charlie, for getting such great pictures!)

Ben's sponsors/godparents are Kim and Paul.  

This white blanket is the same blanket that I (Anne) and my brothers were all baptized in.  It is so special in our family, and we wanted Ben to share in that.

His cross with his name on it, from Auntie Kim and Uncle Paul

Once again, Great Grandma Bernie, we were so happy that you came to help us celebrate Ben's baptism.  We love the cross you got him, and the fact that you wrote on the back and we will always have it!

And Ben really really loves his Auntie Linda!  She picked up Grandma in a snowstorm to make the trip for Ben' baptism.  thank you, it was so special to share this with you! 

We are so happy to have had such a special baptism for Ben.  Ben is so happy every night to thank God for everyone he loves, and it has become a more meaningful prayer time.  I think the books he received for his baptism has also helped him sort out what Jesus and faith means, and has helped him grow.  Patrick and I are also growing as we strive to explain more to him and help him understand all the amazing things that come with having faith, and loving one another.