We chose Rich and Rebecca as her Godparents. This was a big, hard decision for us to make because there are a lot of people in our lives who could fulfill that role. We chose them because they seriously do so much for us and for our girls. They came running at 1 am, when I went in to labor to stay with Emmy, they always come to the house to watch the girls, they spent the weekend at our house when we went out of town for a friend's wedding to stay with Em. Rebecca is always on the floor or in the princess castle playing with Em. It's like they know when we need a break and they pick up and take charge, giving baths, feeding dinner etc. They take care of my girls, like they are their own and I know that both girls, will always feel comfortable talking to them and going to them for advice. And really they are here. We are super fortunate because we have a ton of family in town and we get a lot of help. Our girls are good, because they have such a large family presence and consistency in their lives.
A tradition that Zig's sister created was for all our kids to be baptized in Dad's Christening gown, which is over 60 years old. It is beautiful and its an heriloom! We first baptized Emily in it a few years ago, then Livi, and now Sophia. I am not sure why Ryan wasn't baptized in it though. Jenn is going to have the dates of each baptism sewn into the gown. It is a beautiful tradition and I am so glad Jenn decided to share this with us. She has always been so thoughtful. I really admire that about her. Needless to say though, Sophia "christened" the Christening gown with a big blow out. Awesome. Thankfully, we acted quick and was able to get it out. Anyway, here are some pictures, and there are many more to come!
I LOVE that your girls were christened in your father-in-law's gown. And I love that you sew the dates in there. That's the sweetest thing I've ever heard.
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