Abigail Grace VanDongen was baptized on 12/15/2013. Our parish pastor, Father Rene, performed the baptism. We are thrilled that Abigail is now free of original sin and can live up to her name sake. God's Grace in our family doesn't sleep at night, feeds continually, and is full of love and poop.
The baptism was inspirational. And it happened even with Abigail's God Mother, Alex, not knowing what to say during the ceremony...good thing God understands "UMMM.....DAD HELP ME!"
Family and friends attended the baptism and the celebration at our house afterwards. Dad's brother and Pierce attended; Abigail's play buddy, William Skorut, and his family were there; our favorite aunt, Sharon with Sam and Jo; our good friends Sam and Ally; our friend Meg Morin and Cooper; and grandmas and grandpas of all varieties. Dad's good friends from the police department, Jim Spangenberg and Justin Hudson, and their families also attended...at risk of peril from entering the chapel.
Abigail's baptism was exciting. However, it was not the only exciting event of the weekend. Alex had her formal Army signing at the University of Utah on Friday 12/14/2013. Alex was sworn in. The ceremony was small, heart warming, and patriotic; young, great Americans eager to help shape the future of our great country. During the quietest, most special moment of the ceremony, Abigail decided to utter her first words ever, as loud and clear as a summer day, "UH OH!"...classic moment.
Of course no December is complete without a visit to Santa's workshop. We tried to mail Abigail to the North Pole with the Christmas letters; she wouldn't fit in the mailbox...but it sure was cute trying. Then Santa told Sam that he'd get what he wanted for Christmas...SNOW!
We have so much to be thankful for this Christmas season. Any family and friends that find these words...Merry Christmas and God Bless from our family to yours. We love you all.
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