Miles' Big Day

Proud parents

Godfather Matt and Godmother Rachel

Grandpa and Grandma Nickolay

Grandma and Grandpa Gray

Getting baptized

Receiving a blessing

Four generations

Three generations

First time in a big boy outfit and looking darn cute!

Just relaxin'

Miles and Nova Joy. Miles' future girlfriend?

Today was a special day for Miles Bennett. He was baptized after 10:30 am mass at St. Hubert's Church - the same church where Sarah and Mike were married. Miles snoozed during mass (we think that all of the singing lulled him to sleep) and was awake during the baptism ceremony. He was such a good boy and didn't cry at all! The ceremony was beautiful - he received many blessings and was baptized at the fountain in the back of the church. As the deacon dried Miles' head after pouring the cold water on him he joked that he has never had as much hair as Miles in his life! Godparents Rachel and Matt, Sarah's siblings, stood by his side and all of his grandparents were present. Miles wore a baptismal gown that has been passed down on Sarah's mom's side of the family. It was a great celebration with thirty-five family members at the baptism and lunch at the house afterward. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this joyous occasion and a big thank you to our immediate families who helped make this day happen.

In other news this week Miles had two special visitors, Jill, Sarah's ex-coworker, and her 7 month old daughter, Nova. Nova is such a doll. It was great visiting with them. Miles continues to grow everyday. Sarah put him in his first pair of overalls and he looked like such a big boy. Sarah is still feeding Miles every 2-3 hours and Mike is giving Miles one bottle every night. It really hit us tonight when we went for a walk how much Miles has grown. He no longer looks like a tiny newborn sitting in his stroller. It's almost time to retire the newborn sized clothing!