I apologize for the tardiness of this post. I started this a week ago and am just now getting around to organizing all the photos and to writing my witty commentary.

Last Saturday, December 5th, we had Aurelia baptized at St. Edwards Catholic Church. It was a beautiful ceremony - Aurelia didn't even cry once - she was absolutely angelic!


I, on the otherhand, teared up for most of the sacrament - it was so beautiful and I was so incredibly happy. Look at my wonderful little family!

Poor little Evelyn wasn't feeling her best though. The night before the christening she ran a 103 degree fever and hadn't shaken it by the next morning - poor baby. She was a trooper though...

We asked our best friends, Katie Davis and Dave Lawton to serve as Aurelia's Godparents and I don't think we could have picked another couple more perfect. She is one lucky little girl.

That day was even more special because we had so many loved ones fly into town to help us celebrate. We had three out of the girls' six grandparents here - Betsy, Doug and Jane.

We also had a great group of friends here in Little Rock who came out to be a part of this special day for our family. What a good looking group.

Afterward, we all headed back to Casa de Shep for a celebratory brunch - doesn't this look yummy??? Notice the little baby cage around the tree - it's worked like a charm!

Having a little something to eat put Evelyn in a better mood - little cheese ball.

Our little angel was all tuckered out from a day of soul-cleansing.

And we can't forget big brother! Good boy.

All in all it was a wonderful and incredible day. We wish you all could have been there!