Julia's Baptism

Julia Mary's Baptism

April 15, 2012

Christ the King Lutheran Church

“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14

Our beautiful little girl before the church service.

She slept through the entire service (which made it nice for Mommy and Daddy!).

She was a little startled when Pastor Jon poured the water on her head!

Ladies in our church make these really nice banners for baptisms (we hung it in her room).

Pastor Jon and us

Garrett and Priscilla are Julia's sponsors.

My God-mother Laurie made my Baptismal dress which Julia also wore... pretty special.

Garrett, Cilla and the boys

4 Generation pic!

Thanks Steve for taking pics of Julia's special day!

Barb made and decorated the kransekake... it was beautiful and yummy!

Daddy can always get this little girl to smile! : )

Thanks for the help in the kitchen!

 The blanket Julia used for her Baptism was made by Grandma Roxann... it is very soft and cuddly!

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us!

Happy Easter!

 We visited Great-Grandma Sorteberg on Saturday when we were home for Easter.  Julia gave her lots of smiles! 

 Daddy and his little princess!

 Family picture after church!

 Grandma and Grandpa Lee with Julia on Easter Sunday!

 Ahhh!!!

 Grandma and Julia with the traditional bunny cake!

Julia found her Easter basket with the help of mommy and daddy! 

After church on Sunday we went to Emmett's for Easter dinner with the rest of the Lee family.  It was a really nice weekend!

Julia's 1st Trip to Roseau!

We made our first trip up to Roseau with Julia!  She did a great job in the vehicle during the long drive (there was one outburst around Detroit Lakes on the way to Roseau, but she got over it!).  Our first stop was to introduce Julia to Great-Grandma Sorteberg! 

Julia was given a beautiful baby shower at Concordia Church on Saturday, March 24 at 10:30 am.  Thanks to everyone for all of your work and planning!  It was a wonderful morning!

Our baby girl is so blessed to have so many generous people in her young life.

Here are the great-aunts and Auntie Cilla from my side of the family that were able to make it to the shower.

The guest of honor in her polka dot dress!

Emilee got to feed Julia 2 bottles at the shower!

Julia was given 3 different diaper cakes!  They were all sooo cute!

Grandma and Julia after her busy day!

Saturday evening we had a birthday party for Carson!  Gavin is showing us that Carson turned one!  What a cute smile Carson has as he anticpates getting a piece of that cake!

Julia met lots of special people this weekend...  Julia, did Uncle Emmett already give you a whisker rub?!

Rick and Anna's Wedding

We traveled to Anna and Rick's wedding last weekend in Fargo.  It was a beautiful weekend (70's in March!?!?!).  Congrats to a great couple!  Sorry, I don't have any pics of the happy couple.

 Julia and all her clothes for the weekend... what fun!

 Mommy and Julia in our hotel room.  The room was perfect for our first overnight trip with a baby... lots of room, fridge, microwave, etc.

 Carson mashing his cake so he can eat it! 

 Gavin going after his cake! 

 The 3 of us!

Daddy did a great job dressing our little dolly for the wedding while I was doing my duty as personal attendant to the bride!  So precious!

2 months old

Julia was 2 months old on February 7.  She is growing  up so fast.  I have started to put away some of the clothes that no longer fit her.  It makes me sad to put them away, but I'm so happy we have a healthy, growing baby.  I came across the outfits she wore as a newborn... wow, she was sooo tiny.  I can't imagine what I'll think as she gets even bigger!

She looks pretty excited to take her 2 month picture with the teddy bear.

 

Grandma and Grandpa Lee were here for a few days.  Julia was showing off a little bit for them!   Here she is smiling at Grandpa!

So sweet!

Grandpa Lee made this beautiful dresser for Julia.  It is great to have more storage in her room.  It matches her crib and changing table really well.  She will be able to keep this dresser forever! What an awesome gift!

Grandma Lee loves to read.  Julia was relaxing with Gradma during story time.

It has been in the 70s this week.  Crazy weather for March.  I was excited to get her in her little jean skirt.  Too cute!  : )

Let's Read!

Mommy loves books and I think Julia will love books just as much!  Julia is now starting to enjoy looking at the pages when we read to her!

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday we read Cat in the Hat and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. I'm sure her book collection will continue to grow! : )

She has really started to enjoy spending time on her play mat.  She loves looking in the mirror and batting at the toys.  When she kicks her feet she plays the piano, too!

She has started to be really smiley during the day.  Hopefully, I can catch some smiles with the camera!