Noella's Baptism
Noella was baptized on Sunday, June 28 here at our local church. We were fortunate to have been able to have the baptism when many of our family was able to come- my parents, Patrick's parents, Patrick's two aunts (plus 2 of our many cousins) and my two aunts. Her godparents are Patrick's cousins Mia and Lee (we were glad that Lee has just started a new job, but sad that this made her unable to come for the event). Our guests braved the 90+ degree heat on Saturday morning to visit the St Louis Arch.
The baptism itself was quick busy- our church does group baptisms, and this month there were 7 children being baptized! Noella was surprisingly happy throughout the mass, ceremony, and even the Holy Water. She was also awake, which was a big change from our first baptism, when Mariel slept through the entire ceremony.

Now Mariel, Noella and I (with the wonderful assistance of Aunt Simone) will be heading to upstate NY for the "Finally PHinisheD" graduation party in honor of me and my brother. And up north we will stay until July 30!