Baptism for Hope

Meet Hope's Godparents: Rachel, Jen, and Eric

Sunday July 8, 2007: Hopes Baptism
Today was Hope's big day! Today she was baptised as a Catholic at St. Joseph' in Homewood, Illinois and before the eyes of many friends and family. Mom (nana) had sewn this absolutely beautiful christening outfit complete with sequence on both gown and bonnet. She even sewed a tag to it that said

"Made with love by Nana".

Hope's parents Matthew and Cheri look over their child as Rachel holds Hope. Hope had holy water poured over her head.

Our family: (Left to rt.)

(back row) Eric, Nana, Derek, Cheri, Matthew, HOPE, Kai, Arleen.

(front row): Cohen, Adira, Fredi.
Matthew's family: (left to rt.)

Dina, Drew, Sam, Patricia, Cole, Matthew, HOPE, Tony, and Cherileen.

Afterwards we celebrated at a local restaurant Aurelio's, well known for their pizzas.

Adira and Cohen on their knees begging to nana"pleeeaaaazzzzz???!!!"