This past Sunday was a very big day for my little Kodiak. He was baptized into God's family!! It took place at Concordia Lutheran Church, the same place I was baptized, at the 8 am service...even though our pastor tried to talk us out of such an early morning activity. Haha...
There were many people there to witness this great event in Kodi's life: Grandpa Hanke and GG, Grandpa Kevin and Grandma Kay, Great Grandma Hormann, Great Grandpa Wayne, Aunt Ashley and Uncle Alex, Aunt April and Uncle Todd, Great Aunt Kayleen and Uncle Randy, Great Aunt Kim and Uncle Tim, Great Aunt Tara, and Great Aunt Carol. (In addition cousins Claire and Jacob with their parents Matt and Angie joined us for the post party back at our house.)
Kodiak slept on the way to the church, but mommy was able to rouse him shortly after we arrived there. Daddy held Kodiak as we approached the baptismal font. It was a brief ceremony of reciting our beliefs, as well as those of Kodiak's sponsors. (Godmother: Aunt Ashley/Godfather: Uncle Todd) Then came the water... We assumed Kodiak would love it as he enjoys bathtime soo much, and sure enough that's what happened. He didn't even make a peep...just laid there and smiled. I think God informed him of what was happening to him and that made Kodiak very happy!
The remainder of the service progressed and Kodiak remained awake and content throughout the entire service. The only time we got up and left was just briefly for mommy to go check his diaper. Mommy and Aunt Ashley thought perhaps we had a blowout, but turned out to be a false alarm!
After church, everyone was invited back to our house for some snacks and time to socialize. All in all we were blessed with a wonderful day, and we thank everyone to shared in Kodiak's special baptism.
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