Gracie's Baptism

To top off an already wonderful, memorable weekend with family, we decided to have Grace baptized on Sunday November 27th at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wheaton. Not only was this the church Zach and I were married at, but it is also the church I was baptized in during Easter weekend 2010. It was a beautiful day to say the least, and extra special having Grace's best girlfriend, Lyla Rose Labelle, baptized with her! She slept through the entire ceremony, and only fidgeted slightly when the water was poured over her head. I was honestly amazed! We felt so blessed having so many of our family members together for such an exciting event and couldn't be more thankful for Grace's godparents, Uncle Brock and Aunt Brooke. We were not only thankful they accepted this honor, but also for playing such an important part of the day and in Grace's life going forward. I accidentally volunteered Uncle Brock for a reading beforehand,  and he couldn't have done a better job :)

Mom, Dad and Gracie before the Baptism.

Grace looking beautiful, and happy as can be in her new bonnet and cute shoes from her Great Grandparents, Mimi and Papa. Unfortunately they couldn't make the trip to Chicago, but we were thinking about them the whole time! Grace missed you both!

Proud Papa :)

Ullrich family.

Livingston family.  

Proud Mama :)

Brock and Carolyn. 

Grace's amazing godparents, Brock and Brooke (not hard to say in the least.. haha).

Grace and her BFF, Lyla!

Baptism

She hardly made a peep! 

Sporting a new bib and oily "do" post baptism :)

The only man tall enough to light the candle! 

Wonderful grandparents

Such a special day for the Labelle and Ullrich families!

Godparents :)

We headed over to the Ullrich house for a delicious late lunch and dessert following the ceremony. Thanks again to Jodi for entertaining everyone once again after such a crazy weekend, and to everyone who came to support Grace! She is lucky lady having so many incredible people in her life who love and support her so much. 

Our wonderful host! 

Amazing cake created by Ta Dah! 

"God Bless Grace Mackenzie"

Grace, Grandma Jenny, Great Grandma Faye, and Great Aunt Kym

Dad, Great Uncle Neil and Great Grandpa Rolly 

Dad and Grandpa Brad celebrating! 

Grace and Great Aunt Kym

More celebrating of course. 

My beautiful sisters, and Grace's incredible Aunts! Love you all!

Fun playing cards :)

 Thanks again to everyone for the thoughtful, and extremely special baptism gifts!  I can't wait till Grace is old enough to understand the meaning behind everything you picked out for her.