A Little Boy Baptised

Yesterday was Albert's baptism, on the last day of Christmas. St. Patrick's is a beautiful church, and especially at Christmas time. Fr. Jeff VonLehman was one of the priests at St. Joe's years ago when the kids were in grade school and I always felt he made such a connection with his congregation, especially kids. So now that he's at St. Pat's, it is a dream come true! Rachael loved him as a little girl, and is thrilled that the kids get to know him too. He is so good with kids and embraces them and families, so it was a perfect combination for a beautiful Baptism. Probably my favorite part of Baptism with Fr. Jeff is that he asks the father to hold up their newly baptized baby to the church community and present him "Lion King style." It really is so beautiful to hold your child up high and have the congregation applaud the newest member of the church. Fr. Jeff was also so good at meshing the gospels, which happened to be about Christ's baptism, with Albert's baptism and kept mentioning him throughout the service, calling him Albert the Great. Adorable little Albert is always so laid back, and he was just that throughout the Mass. Even during the pouring of the water (which they do in the middle of Mass in front of the whole congregation instead of after Mass with just the family) dear little Albert didn't make a peep. The girls were good too, and I'm just so thrilled that Rachael is building a beautiful little family and a beautiful life with Sylvain and her precious babies. I know she is on cloud nine living the life she always dreamed of. God has blessed her and all of us. But mostly, yesterday, God Blessed Baby Albert!