God Bless Ella Kathleen

Ella had her Christening on Sunday, followed by her Naming Ceremony at our house.
She did such a great job! When the Priest annointed her with oil on her chest, she attempted to grab his finger and put it in her mouth... This was after trying to eat her Christening gown. She then proceeded to put her hands in the stream of Holy water as it was being poured onto her head during Baptism.
Like mother, like daughter. What's church without a little riff raff?

Ella was very lucky to have two sets of Godparents: Kelly and Brendan, and Andrew and Shelby. Thanks, guys! Now Ella has two mommies and two daddies- try explaining that on the playground...





Seriously, though. Ella did manage to master prayer by the time the service was over, and she takes it very seriously...

Here's Ella looking to get a little wine with her peas as she participates in her Naming Ceremony... Ella, you're just too young- maybe next year!