Once an Iowan, Always an Iowan

We’re at the tail end of what has been a wonderful weekend. We had lots of friends and family in town to celebrate Maggie’s baptism, and we all had so much fun!

Here are some photos of the girl of honor:

She’s wearing the same gown that my great grandmother originally made for my mom; it’s been worn by my sister and me as well as many of our cousins at our baptisms, and now Maggie is the first in the new generation to wear it.

Here’s a look at the smiley girl and the full length of the gown:

Here is Maggie with her godparents Erik and Susie and their daughter Jannah.

And…Here’s the only photo we got of the four of us today. I’m thinking we’ll need to find something else for next year’s Christmas card, but it certainly captures
the moment!

And actually, this was really the only time Maggie cried during the church service. She mostly slept through the baptism, keeping her eyes closed as the Pastor poured the water over her, though she did register some surprise by flailing her arms quite a bit. And she woke up and squawked just a little when the Pastor lifted her up to show her to the congregation.

It was a very special day, topped off with great food (thanks to Will’s mom!), great friends and great family. Thanks to all who travelled here for the occasion and to all who helped out to make it such a great day!