Everett and Adam's Photo Shoot

Back on November 21st, Adam Jr. and I sat down for a few pictures. I wanted him to know just how happy I was to take pictures and how much I love him...

but I think I freaked him out a little.
It's okay though, it didn't take long for him to return the love - which made me really happy.
With the greetings behind us, we were ready to take some pictures!
Everything was great until Adam got a little bored and wanted to give them some action shots.
So, I obliged. Bam!
Don't worry, it just looks bad. We were still best buds.
But, that Adam... he likes to keep things interesting. He wanted to make funny faces next.
So, I obliged.
Then it was back to regular sitting...
before I messed with HIM a little.
Of course, he messed with me too.
Then, I tried to plan an escape...
but we were caught.
In the end, they thought they could prevent us from conspiring by putting us back to back...
Haha! Joke's on them! We had a good time. I love my cousin Adam.

~Everett

The Party's Over...

A little look at Everett's new trick in the last few days.

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Everett's Baptism

Everett was baptized on November 20th, before we left town. That morning, Mimi gave Emily a new baby to take with her.
She was wearing a beautiful baptismal gown...
and Emily was so excited to show Everett - preparing him for what he was going to look like.
The baptism was after mass and Everett did a great job (both kids did!!) waiting for his big moment!
After mass and before the baptism, Emily got a donut and chatted it up with Fr. Reynolds.
The gown Everett wore is the same one Mimi made for Emily. It will be our kids' heirloom gown to pass along. Mimi did make a few changes to it since Emily's baptism in '08 - just making it more special!
Before the baptism started the deacon asked for some helpers. Emily was deemed "Oil Girl #1"...
and held the oil very carefully.
We hemmed and hawed about where and when to have Everett baptized and finally decided that we would do it at our home church, possibly alone. We were very happy that it didn't turn out that way though... we had a good sized crowd, including his godparents - Uncle Adam and Aunt Angie.
(enter Oil Girl #1)

There weren't any tears shed but Everett did pay close attention to everything.






Emily was enrapt...
and by the end, Everett was a bit tired.








Later, as an added bonus, we dressed Adam Jr. in his baptismal gown for a few pictures since we, his godparents, were unable to attend. (Plus, his baptism was on a very hot day during a very long ceremony so not many pictures were taken - period.)


We had a relaxed lunch back at our house...



until it was time for everyone to leave.

We were sorry that more family was not able to be there but we are sure grateful to all of our friends and family who were. Thank you!!

*Red eye... grrr. Some things have to give when posting on the go.