Sunday, August 31, 2008

Gianni's Christening

The Spencers enjoyed a very special day on August 10th, Gianni's Christening at St. Patrick Church in Mystic. What a wonderful day!!!



Godparents, patrick and Mollie, hold Gianni at the baptismal font.


Proud mama and papa.


Gianni catches a bit of shut eye during the ceremony.


The kids get a front row seat to the sacrament.


Father Brian says a prayer of blessing.


The ceremony continues.


Patrick holds Gianni.


Gianni doesn't seem to mind the water.



Mimi, Papa, and Nana pose for pictures.


What an exciting day!


Thank you Father Brian.


More pics at the church.


Papa, where is the camera?



Jack, Michael and Gianni take a break.


Grammy and Mimi take their seats.


Auntie Cherie, Uncle Rich, Michael, Vincent and RJ join Nana and Papa.


And Gianni is still sleeping.


When are we going to get our cake?



The Spencers.


The Spencers and then some.


and still some more.


Is that everyone?


Mommy and Auntie Ra Ra are setting up for the day (these photos are not in chronological order)



Gianni's really big cake...who is going to eat all that?


Mommy cuts into the cake.


Auntie Cherie, Greg, and Octavia enjoy the day.


Uncle Anthony stakes his claim.


The Buckeyes hang out together.



Maggie and Macie try to contain Sophia.


Daddy makes Sophia smile.



Macie and Sophia...Sophia does not look too happy.



The boys are up to something.



Time for wagon rides.


The guys enjoy a cigar.


Time for kitchen clean-up.


Gianni receives a beautiful letter from Godfather Patrick.

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