On Sunday, November 3, we baptized Avonlea Brooklyn Gamel at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (To see Bennett's baptism, click here.)
We have chosen to baptize all three of our children. However, since our church home does not baptize infants (only adult baptism), we chose a church close to our hearts in which to have her baptized.
We are extremely thankful for the gift of Avonlea to our lives.
"Just because I'm all dolled up, doesn't mean I don't still want my paci!"
Avonlea's cake, which we shared with those who came out to celebrate this special day.
Although our extended families weren't able to be there, we were thankful to have Aunt Brooklyn there. Brooklyn is Avonlea Brooklyn Gamel's namesake. Our little boys really enjoyed Avonlea's baptism. It helped them understand the idea of baptism so that now when we share with them about their baptism, they better understand.
After Avonlea's baptism, we headed to our church to have Avonlea dedicated. We felt it was really important that we introduced Avonlea to our church community and made the commitment to our church body that we will raise Avonlea to love Christ and to know that she is loved by God. Kristin and Mat, who attend our church as well, prayed a prayer for Avonlea. Our church presented Avonlea with a certificate and a Bible.

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