On the hot summer day (35 degrees) of December 12, 2010 Ashley was Baptised at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Rockingham. It was a beautiful day and family and friends came to share in the celebration. Ashley’s Christening gown was kindly brought over from Uncle Richard, and was from his Auntie Marges in Singapore. It was handmade by the Catholic nuns, fit perfectly and was absolutely gorgeous. Mum and I did all of the cooking and Beth & Fee helped by decorating, serving food and drinks and providing and setting up the tables and chairs.
It was definately worth staying up all night to perfect the cake. It was a joint effort. Mum baked the cake and I decorated it. I must admit I was pretty proud of myself since this was the first time I have decorated with royal icing and piping gels. After receiving plenty of praise for the decorating of the candle I am seriously considering offering my services for making sacrament candles in the future. Some of the candles I saw on the internet were $35 and up. It took me about 1 hour and less than $10 to make the candle for Ashley. Plus I was able to create the design that I wanted.
Ashley was so well behaved (except when we had to stop the ceremony to clean up because Ashley spewed) and considering the heat we all did remarkably well. Ashley received such beautiful pressies from his Uncles and Aunties and I now that all the end of the year/ new year celebrations are over I can send out thank – you cards.
Ashley and his Godmothers...
Ashley and Stripey – This unique looking animal was a Christening gift from Matt. I originally thought that it would scare Ashley but after tentatively offering it to him, he grab it with both hands and wouldn’t let go. Now Ashley won’t sleep without clutching Stripey.
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