Baptized Boy

Gavin was baptized yesterday. The date just snuck up on us, too. I made the date with the church months ago, before he was born, and didn't realize it was Mother's Day, but it was fine. I didn't mind sharing the day one bit - after all, without him, I wouldn't be a mom anyway, so what better day for such an impotant event? We opted for an immersion baptism instead of the usual pouring water over his head. He didn't mind the immersion at all; so far he seems to really enjoy water. Unfortunately, once we were seated again the poor thing cried and cried - he was tired and hungry! We had a small party at Jason's grandmother's afterwards. It was nice to see everyone, but it wore us all out. The day was more activity and people than any of us - Gavin and I at least - have had in ages, so it was nice to get home again. My step sister Laura came down with Dad and Barb, too, so we got to see Laura again (always nice!) and to meet her adorable son Jasper, who was boen in February.

As for Mother's Day festivities, Gavin gave me a sweet little locket and a card. Jason assures me that Gavin picked it all out himself. We were going to out for dinner but decided not to because we were so tired after the baptism. However, after an hour or two of rest we felt better so we went anyway and had a late dinner of burgers at Red Robin. Yummy.