Peyton's Baptism - October 4, 2009

Yesterday was a big day for Peyton. He was baptized into the Catholic Church. The ceremony was held at the Church of the Nativity in Menlo Park, where 10 years and just over five months ago, James and I were married.

Peyton was in a good mood when we entered the Church before the ceremony.



There were five children being baptized. The children, their parents and godparents were grouped around the baptismal font at the back of the Church. Peyton was the first of the five in the order of baptisms.



He started the ceremony in good spirits.



He listened intently to the Deacon.

James gave him a little kiss.

Peyton wasn't hungry before the ceremony, but became hungry about five minutes into the ceremony. We tried our best to keep him calm.

My Dad got a few happy/calm pictures after the first anointing (on his chest). :-)

But, by the time it came to bring Peyton to the font to receive the baptismal water, Peyton was no longer a happy camper.

He cried at the Father...

...the Son....

and the Holy Spirit...

He calmed down after that.

Deacon Peloso was great throughout the ceremony, despite our hungry, sleepy boy screaming his way through the ceremony.

Peyton managed to calm down for the final anointing to his head.

Daddy's arms and Mommy's fingers calmed him for a few minutes.

Thank goodness for Patrick's height! At 5'2", Heidi was having a hard time lighting the baptismal candle. :-)

After the baptismal candles were lit, the five children, their parents, and godparents were led to the altar. Unfortunately, that was the height of Peyton's meltdown so I'm withholding those pictures as they just break my heart. But, once the ceremony was officially over, Peyton's cries subsided, making us all laugh!

We took a family picture on the altar while Peyton was still somewhat calm. My proud parents, Patrick, me, Peyton, James, Heidi, Shirley, and Angela.

Hooray! Peyton got a bottle directly outside the Church with his very proud father.

My Mom was overjoyed and our dear friends Ann and Steve came to share in our celebration.

Proud Heidi and Shirley!

And proud godfather Patrick!

Overall, it was a very long 20 minute ceremony and we were all pretty tired and hungry afterwards too. We went to the Crepes Cafe to celebrate. Peyton ate again and took a nice long nap.

Shirley and Patrick's First Visit!

Peyton got his first out of town guests last weekend - my sister Shirley and her husband Patrick flew up from Mexico City. They moved there last year when Patrick accepted a position at the new Mexican corporate offices of Best Buy.

Peyton loved his aunt and uncle which is great because they also have agreed to be his godparents! The baptism plans are underway - more information to come. They also spent the weekend strategizing how to take Peyton back to Mexico with them without me and James noticing - didn't work. :-)

Here are a few pictures of Shirley and Peyton (Patrick was working on overthrowing James' high score on the Wii Fit Slalom exercise - he succeeded).

(This is Peyton's Automatic Sprinkler onesie which definitely suits its owner).

Peyton was very sad to see Shirley and Patrick leave on Tuesday. :-( But they'll be back soon enough!