Ryan's Baptism

On Sunday, we enjoyed a fun day gathered with Ed's family, to celebrate the baptism of our nephew Ryan.  These pictures are a fun glance into a day filled with family and fun.

Here is Ed at the church with the girls and cousin Allis.  Gotta love the stickers on Emmeline's tights and Allis' sleeve:)

 Ed's parents with ALL of their grandchildren.  What a precious picture and rare photo opportunity!

 Sam just loves his cousin Ryan...look at that smile:)

 Love these cuties:)

 Ryan knows what he wants and isn't afraid to go for it!  Luckily Mollie has a good grip!

 The boys...definitely not the best picture, but love what the girls are doing next to them.  It's a fun memory:)

Ed and I are honored to be one set of Godparents for Ryan.  It has already been so fun to be a part of his life and to watch him grow.  He's a special little guy!

Mealtime...so fun to see all of these kiddos together!

Helping Grandma sew...at one point she had all 3 girls on her lap and Sam on the floor controlling the foot peddle.  I don't know how she manages it, but she does!

 Sam had a chance to operate the sewing machine by himself:)

 Uncle Brian with our newest nephew Will.  Will is absolutely precious!  It was great to meet him!

And here is Sam with his fellow boy cousins.  I adore these pictures and can't figure out which one I like best.  This one where Ryan and Sam are looking at each other, or...

this one because of the big smile on Sam's face.  He loves the attention from Ryan and couldn't get over how tiny Will was.

This is almost Ed's whole family.  Ed's sister's hubby Rob wasn't able to make it.  Although he was part of the baptism via Skype...now that was pretty cool.  So even though he couldn't physically be there, he found a way to be a part of it.  Technology is pretty amazing, isn't it!  Thanks Ryan, for giving us a wonderful reason to all get together!