Wow what a weekend, part 2

I am really behind on this post but Vinay has been away again, and my Mom was here, so we've been doing some good old fashioned girl bonding. Hanging out with Liv, watching the snow, drinking hot coco, and have some good laughs.

So on Sunday we had Olivia's Christening, finally. We had her sort of christened in Guatemala so I was such a procrastinator, I kept saying after the holiday we'll have it, and here it is already Feb. So I threw it together in 2 weeks, then we decided to also do the Indian cradling ceremony the same day.

Here is Liv and her Godparents, my cousin Kate and Vinay's friend Victor. Olivia looks like such a little doll in her dress. The same dress I wore for my Christening 32 years ago. My Mom kept the dress in a cedar chest and it was in perfect condition. pure white and it fit Liv like a glove, she was meant to wear that dress.

Olivia and her 2 Grandmothers in the church. The ceremony was very nice and Liv was an angel the entire time. She didn't say a peep. Although her Binky can take credit for that.

Olivia right after she was Christened with the holy water. I love how the sun is shining on her in this picture. It's like a kiss from God.

Us right after she was christened. Once again the sun in this shot gives me goose bumps.

Olivia during the cradling ceremony. I had to take part in the ceremony so there are not too many pictures. Cradling is an Indian tradtion to bless a baby. Here is how it went.

Vinay Mom and My Mom, honor me the mother with gifts, fruit, sweets, and flowers for bringing this baby into the family.

Then the 2 grandmothers pass a small rock, decorated and wrapped like a baby, over the cradle 6 times. The rock is a symbol of the babies guardian angel. the rock is then placed at the head of the cradle.

Then the 2 grandmothers pass the baby over the cradle 6 times. each time praying for the child to be safe, happy, healthy, and prosperous.

The baby is then placed in the cradle, and she is now considered blessed and safe to sleep in that cradle.

It was very wonderful for us to do both our religions for Olivia. Vinay and I have always embraced each others faith and we plan to raise Olivia with both religions.