Lauren's Christening

Sunday, May 17th was an important day in our family. Lauren was Christened. We wanted to have her Christened at Christ UMC in College Station because we are close to the preacher, Jerry House. Jerry married Thomas and I and also Christened Jackson. Jerry did a wonderful job and it was a special moment for us. Jerry also included Jackson in the service and had him pour the water from the pitcher into the bowl. Jackson was excited to be a part of Lauren's Christening.

The family gathered at the front of the church.


Lauren is Christened.

Jerry talked to Lauren and showed her off to the church.

Jerry told us after the service that he thought Lauren was going to start talking to him. We agreed that she was about to talk to him!

After Lauren's Christening, it was time for children's time. Papa J took Lauren up to the front. Jackson and Lauren's Godmother's boy Weston went up there too.

Jackson really got into the lesson. He kept looking at Jerry with a HUGE grin on his face. At the end of the message, Jackson answered Jerry's question and said, "JOY!" Since he was so close to Jerry's microphone, his voice was carried through the church. It was really sweet.

After church, we headed back to my parent's house for a luncheon. My parent's Fellowship group came to the church and back to the house to celebrate with us.

We took pictures outside as soon as we got there.

What a sweet girl!

The four generations of "Faye"s.

Lauren's entire family on my side.

Lauren with her family, grandparents, and great-grandma.

The Larriviere family.

Another picture

The three Savell kids with Lauren.

Mama J and Papa J with Lauren.

Lauren and Grandma

Lauren with her Godmother, Shelly.

Shelly had a baby, Sawyer, just a little over a month ago. We were so grateful that Shelly and her family could attend Lauren's Christening. Here's a picture of Shelly holding Lauren and me getting to hold Sawyer. He is a cutie-pie! I think Lauren and Sawyer will be good friends! Jackson also got to play with Shelly's oldest son, Weston. They were two peas in a pod!