Madeline was baptized this evening at Our Lady of Peace (church on base). So far all three of our baptism have been very different.
Andrew was baptized during mass with another baby. Joshua had his own private ceremony in a small sanctuary. For Madeline's, we started the ceremony at the front of church and then walked in the processional. Then we went through the mass until it was time for the baptism and all of us went to the altar. Josh and Andrew had jobs. Andrew was in charge of holding the chrism (I believe that's the right word for holy oil) and Josh held the baptismal candle (not lit). Let's just say that our future altar boy will be Andrew. Josh was twirling that candle like a baton. We thought for sure he would break it. Then, both Ainsley and I got to pour water on Madeline's head. She cried, it was probably really cold! Then at the end of mass, we went back up to the altar for another special blessing. It was neat.
Here is a picture with our priest Father Voelker.
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