Liam is no longer a heathen and I couldn't be happier. Sunday, July 31, 2011 Liam John Flurry was baptized at Hope Church. Of course, he had to get pretty before the big event so we gave him his first hair cut on Saturday night. The cool crazy hair of his youth had thinned into a combover of sorts, and so through laughter and tears, I cut it. He was calmer than his folks and actually looked pretty adorable afterwards.
The morning had arrived and Liam got a good night's sleep. He was so happy, in fact, that he decided to start the day with a little tickling of the ivories. Cousin Jeremiah was gracious enough to show him how it's done. Future Billy Joel and Elton John?
Liam left his musical ambition in time to get ready for church. So many people came up to see the important event; the church was filled with such love. Liam arrived in his Sunday best. As soon as we walked in, his eyes lit up and he turned on the charm!
The service was beautiful, complete with Children's Sermon. Notice how Benjamin is already taking his role of "oldest cousin" very seriously. He was adorable and even led the prayer at the end. Look at how he is herding Dominic and Jeremiah... so cute.
My favorite part of the day had to be watching Amy and Michael, as Godparents, take such good care of Liam during the service. After the Christening was finished, they held Liam. When I looked over at him, Liam was nearly asleep in their arms and they were lightly stroking his forehead. Baby Ambien. He was loving every minute of it. After that, Amy picked him up and danced quietly with him in the corner of the church. He is so lucky to have them in his life- I know that even though they live in San Francisco, he will seen them frequently. I foresee him going out to "San Fran" often and him coming home with fun stories of the beach, the city and his canine cousin Cali!
After church we all headed back to Grandma Becky's house where she presented a wonderful spread for us, complete with a real "Bev" cake that was so cute and yummy! After many family photos out by the tree (in the blazing heat), we all change into our party clothes and enjoyed food and family and friends.
Liam was a trooper and fell asleep in the middle of it all in my arms. It was a wonderful and blessed day- thank you to everyone who was a part of it.
No longer a heathen, he is ready to take on the world. Blessed babies do have more fun. Lesson well learned.
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