Dylan's costume change at the baptism

Laura bought Dylan a beautiful super soft powder blue sweater to wear for his professional pictures, but he was a little too small for it. However, it fit perfectly for the baptism.

Baptism

What a glorious day!

Today my Godson, Dylan, was baptized. The service was very nice. While I did get a little misty, I did not cry my eyes out. Dylan looked so handsome in his satin white outfit. He had cuffed pants, a white dress shirt, and white socks with crosses on them. He also had a vest with matching tie that had a shiny white paisley pattern on them. Jeff’s best friend, Jon, was the Godfather. Jeff is Jon’s daughter, Carmella’s, Godfather. Dylan was good during the actual baptism, but got hungry during church and Jeff had to take him in the back to give him his bottle. After church, we went to my mom’s for a party. There were about 25 people or so. Laura and my mom ordered food from Stancato’s: Belgian waffles, hash browns, eggs with cheese and ham, and breakfast pizza with eggs cheese and bacon. They also got 5 rolls (nut, poppyseed, and apple) from Barano’s Bakery. Aunt Lori got bagels from Panera, and Marie and I made muffins. We had so much food! We’ll be eating brunch for weeks to come. Thanks to everyone who did so much to help. I borrowed chairs and tables from several people, Marie snuck out of church early to let the caterers in, light candles, etc. Also, yesterday, she painted my nails since I can’t see—much appreciated. Here’s quite a few pictures. I couldn’t decide which ones not to post, so there are several. Our professional photographer, Uncle Tom, took a lot of pictures too. I’m sure we’ll be posting more soon!
Love, Aunt Linda






Auntie Lori, Dylan, Kristy and Carmella
Look at all that food behind her
St. John's Lutheran Church. Godfather Jon, Jeff, Lara, Dyland, and Godmother Linda
WILL YOU TAKE THIS STINKIN' HAT OFF ME ALREADY?!?!?
Laura's parents = Louise & Ron Jeff's Parents - Wally and Sue
Kristy & Jon

Belly and Back (again) A Dylan's Tale

Okay, belly and back - not again, but I had a LOTR thing going. Proud Aunt Linda has been told by Laura that Dylan learned to roll from his belly to his back today. She put him down for some tummy time, she turned around for a second, and when she looked down, he was on his back. I asked her if maybe Stan pushed him or something, but Laura said no. She put him on his belly again, and he did it all by himself again! Very exciting! She got it on video! Now for the bad part, I was with D Man both Sunday and Tuesday - could he have learned it a day earlier so I could have seen it - no. That's okay, I am sure that he will demonstrate it for me when I see him this weekend. Love, Aunt Linda

Higher Quality Professional Pictures

Laura, Jeff, and Dylan came over yesterday to see how I was doing after my PRK Surgery and to bring me my copies of the professional pictures Laura had taken. I had Mark scan them in, so here's a few that are better quality than my last post. Love, Aunt Linda

Is that a smile?

I didn't want to trump the professional picture post, but I didn't want to forget to do this while I had a minute.  Auntie Lori and Uncle Tom visited Laura, Jeff and Dylan on Saturday.  D Man is too cute.  He farted, sneezed, ate, slept, cried, played and I think smiled a little during the course of our visit.  I imagine he is saying to himself "she has got to be the crazy one!"  I am and I love you.

Dylan is a model

Dylan got his first set of professional pictures taken this week. We only have lower-res images, but hopefully they will come out okay online.

Ash Wednesday

Laura, Dylan, and I went to church for Ash Wednesday service. When we went up for communion, Pastor blessed Dylan and I got a little misty. When we got back to our pew, Laura asked if I would be able to hold it together during his baptism. I said I’d try, but I can’t make any promises though. Mark and I were trying out a few churches/schools a little closer to our house, and total strangers were having their daughter baptized and I cried. I’ll report back after February 24th how I held up. Love, Aunt Linda

Cute picture

I went over Laura's after work today. Jeff picked up a pizza and cheesy garlic bread-yum! We just hung out and played a little. Dylan is really getting big now: he holds his head up, holds things with his hands. Of course, he loves his paci-he is Laura's son!! Love, Aunt Linda