Ithaca Baptism

When Evening was first diagnosed with Tetrology we were rushed to the Arnot Ogden NICU where among other things - Ruth and I baptised her due to emergency. We did it with touchingly distinct style by using one of our Nalgene bottles and baptizing her amongst her tubes, monitors and NICU pals. While we considered this her catholic baptism we still wanted to go through the sacrament at our local church in Ithaca - Immaculate Conception. Today was that day.

Typically when we take her to mass, she struggles. Letting out some yelps, sleeping, needing to pace in the back of the church for 20 minutes, etc. Due to this - and the fact that she has an aversion to crowds and water - we were a little nervy about the morning. Much to our surprise - she was wonderful. At full attention, loving the time in the baptismal font, everything. Very sweet day - for a tremendous lady.

This is a shot just after the ceremony with Father Leo. Evening has on a beautiful baptismal gown that her Grandma Rose made for her - who was smiling on from the front row. My sister Stephanie and brother-in-law Joe D'Agostino serve as godparents. My folks - Dan and Diane - came in from Rochester. My sweet sister Rebecca from Syracuse and her husband Ryan came down as well. Ruthie's sister Becky and her husband Kevin along with the kind 3-year old twins - Hannah and Abby - and their brother Trevor all made it up from Rochester for the 8:30AM mass. Great event and a solid breakfast back at the house after. So fortunate to have them all in attendance and such a touching day from Eve.

The little lady is now weighing in at 13lbs. 10oz. and is 25 inches long. Without a doubt she is experiencing her sweetest, healthiest days yet!