Ashlin's Baptism

Today Ashlin Rae was baptized at St. Barbara Mission in Santa Barbara. It was a beautiful ceremony held during the Saturday 4p.m. Mass. There were about 40 friends and family at the church to witness this special event, including our GREAT friend and now Ashlin's GODFATHER John Thyne. Father Mark Stetz is also going to play a major role in Ashlin's life also as a God father. He was unable to make the event, but was there is spirit & heart. During the baptism Ashlin was an absolute angel. Dressed in a hand made white lace gown (given to her by her Great Grandmother Joan), with bubble gum pink ribbon bow, and matching bonnet she looked beautiful. She was baptized by Father Dan in front of a packed church, then held high above Kevin's head all the way down the aisle. She was smiling the entire way and started clapping when everyone else starting clapping for her - it was precious. We also brought the gifts of bread and wine to the alter - when we arrived to the front Father Dan commented on what a wonderfully well behaved little girl we have. We felt very blessed. After the baptism we had everyone up to the house to celebrate with dinner, wine and cake. The whole evening was perfect!!