Ava's Baptism

On Sunday Ava was baptized at our church, Faith Presbyterian in McHenry. It was a wonderful day filled with family. Everyone came to the church followed by a luncheon at Scott's parents' house. Ava was such a good girl! When the pastor was praying over her we all got a giggle because when he said "Amen," she made her baby talk like she said it too. It was cute. We were so blessed by so many! Ava's Godparents, Steve, Scott's brother and Kristie, our friend stood with us.

 One of the best stories of the day, and I won't even do it justice, comes to us by way of Ava's friend Hannah (4 years old).

Hannah and Ava

 She is in our play group and was also at church that day. Hannah's mom, Jen, and Hannah came to see us after the service was over. Jen shared that she had been explaining what baptism was to Hannah and they were talking about it all week. Hannah understands that Jesus is always with her, but like most kids, doesn't understand why she can't see Jesus. So in the most sincere, childlike manner, when Hannah saw Steve, Ava's Godfather, at the front of the church, she (understandably so) said something to the effect of, "Is that Jesus? Did He come for the baptism?" You can look at the picture below to see why.

Ava's Godparents, Kristie and Steve

On another note, I had to go back to work on Monday. :(  The hardest part was actually leaving and giving her to Scott.  He had to tell me to give her to him.  I was teary eyed then and also walking into school, but after that I was fine.  Fortunately my days fly by and are nonstop.  Unfortunately, Ava did not do as well as I did.  A combination of getting up earlier than usual and not having me home had her screaming from 6:30 - 9:30 am.  Scott was smart and didn't tell me about that until after I had gotten home.  Today was much better for her.  We are all learning...we'll get there.  I am just so grateful that she gets this time to spend with her Daddy.  Only 21 days left!  (Yes, I most definitely have a countdown!)  My friend Deb at work was so sweet - she made me a countdown chain to tear off links and a special calendar.  It is so helpful to have so much support at work too! (Thank you Kim!)

Here are some more pictures from Ava's baptism.

Here are some pictures from our last pay date before I had to go back to work.  Don't worry, Ava is not missing out on the fun - Scott will be taking her to keep up with her social calendar.  :)

Hannah, Jen and Ava

Teri and Andi

Andi and Ava