Erin's Christening

I had the honor of attending Diane's daughter Erin's christening and I was the designated photographer, so she wouldn't be stressed about getting pictures of the memorable day. It was fun for me and convenient for Diane, so I consider it a success :)

I wish the lighting/coloring were better on the above photo, as I love the expressions I caught ... Kaitlyn looking up at Jack, and JP looking up at Diane.

The McTigue Family, the Priest and Erin's Godparents

Jack's parents, "Gramps and Nana" (Jack & Connie)

After the christening, I went home and picked up my family. We met up with everyone in Closter for the dinner. The kids had a great time running around.

Marlon, Jasmine, Reese and Gina

Avery and Amanda

Amanda and Reagan

Jack helped Avery put her shoe back on, but Avery wasn't so sure about him ... I love the expression I caught on her face!

Over-exposed, but I love this picture of Avery nonetheless

Avery cracks me up!

Reagan adores "Grandma Connie" so she had fun playing with the critters Connie brought.

Avery adores JP. She walked right up to him and held his hand, then walked all over the room with him. He is so sweet with her, which makes them so cute!

Reagan's faces are classic!

Jack, Erin and Diane with the cake

One of Jack's friends allowed the kids to decorate his shirt with stickers

Avery's Christening

Avery with her parents and her godparents

We had Avery's christening on Friday (2-8-08) in a small private service at St. Pius X Parish in Old Tappan. Father Patrick was the same priest who handled Reagan's christening two years ago and he was wonderful. He understood our situation and even though I'm not Catholic, he made sure I was a part of the ceremony. We asked John's cousin Jose (also known as Pepito) to be Avery's Godfather and John's cousin Nelly to be her Godmother. Nelly lives in Fort Myers, Florida so she and her husband Loo flew up for the weekend with their beautiful daughters Kialie (6) and Kalani (5). Immediately following the christening, we went to a nearby restaurant for dinner ... it was a very enjoyable evening with John's family! Here are lots of pictures from the event, since I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites.

John, Reagan, Amanda, Nelly, Avery, and Jose

The Baptism

The reason we were all smiling in the two pictures above is because Avery broke into the biggest grin when the priest poured the water over her head! Since she was so happy and content, I assumed the water was nice and warm, like bath water. When her little hair bow fell out and sunk to the bottom of the baptismal font, Nelly offered to reach in and retrieve it ... she was shocked when her skin hit the water, for it was ICE COLD! Nelly couldn't believe that Avery had been all smiles while the frigid water was poured over her head several times. I have a very easy-going little girl :)

Lauren, Doreen & Gabby ~ Loo, Nelly, Avery, Kialie & Kalani

Reagan ~ Reagan and Amanda

Kialie, Nelly, Avery and Kalani

Nelly, Avery and Nayda

Reagan having fun on the steps

Joaquin and his grandfather, Pepin

Joaquin and Maribel

I went back to my pictures from Reagan's christening and since I didn't have a blog back then, I figured I might as well post some pictures from hers as well. Her christening took place on February 11th, 2006. It was supposed to be on the 12th, but a huge snow storm was coming that day, so the priest (Father Patrick) arranged a private service for us on the 11th in order to beat the storm.

Reagan with her parents and godparents (John's brother Jesus and his cousin Maribel)

Amanda, Reagan and Maribel

John's Family

Alexis, Ethan, Jesus, Josh, and Debbie

John, his mother Nila, and Reagan