We had a little party around here on the weekend, we got our Muddy Bubby Baptised. It was a short notice kind of thing, it had been scheduled for August with a big First Birthday Celebration, but the Reverend is leaving town and agreed to do it before he goes. Just to double the fun my Muddy Sister-in-law had her youngest Baptised at the same time. We spread the news of the party via phone and text with very little time to get ourselves ready, and pulled together a great day.
I am pleased to say Muddy Bubby behaved and didn't cry through the whole thing, only beforehand trying to crawl around and stand up in his Christening Gown. All of my Muddy Kids have now been christened in this gown, it was my Mum's and then mine. In all his enthusiasm to get to the front of the church Muddy Bubby ripped the gown, not sure that it will last til my Grandchildren (man, that's a scary thing to think about).
We had lots of good food, good friends and family and a mountain of desserts to accompany the big blue cake. It's kind of sad to think that this is my last Muddy Baby to be Baptised, the last one of mine to wear the gown. Now I need to find other excuses for throwing a big party, somehow I don't think that will be too hard.
The best bit about the day was the weather, it was spectacular, we had been worried because we were having it outside, but the sun shone and everyone was looking for the shade to cool down. Now today it's back to the same old, same old, a bit cold and lots of washing!
Hope your long weekend has been a good one.
Putting on 'The Christening Gown' definitely not impressed! |
BLUE CAKE!
ReplyDeletewish I could've been there
Awww.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
I just love the sentimentality of a family gown.
:-) xxx
Love the big blue cake!!
ReplyDeleteOh, a precious post, Nat! Thanks so much for sharing your special day with us. I adore the gown and the meaning behind it. Just gorgeous. J x
ReplyDeleteGreat cake and lovely photos Nat. Looks like you did a tremendous job, as always. Muddy bubby does look super cute in the beautiful old gown xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove it!! We also have a family gown that everyone has worn, it's such a nice tradition. And that cake! Wow - gorgeous!
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