The Baptism

Once again we had a very full weekend. Since Serif has come, I am so busy on the weekends and I love it. Weekends can be very lonely when you are alone. Now I have a beautiful grandbaby to talk to and visit. She is getting so big and has such a great personality.

My weekend started early. My boss came in and said I could go home at 4:45 on Friday. Just what I needed. I jumped in my car and sped to Serif's day care. This is the first time I've done this but they remembered me and were so sweet about my being there. Serif was sleeping so I loved on her back and talked to her. She woke up slowly. Then she opened her eyes and saw me. She was surprised but gave me the biggest grin. I picked her up and my day was completely. She was so loving. We talked and visited with her friends. I fed her some but she was more interested in the kids. When I got there everyone was crying except Serif. During my time there she didn't cry at all. Just talked and laughed with me. And of course stuck her fists in her mouth. She is so precious. Her father came and picked her up and we all went to Serif's house. I cannot tell you how happy that baby makes me. We all went shopping and out to eat and that beautiful baby just smiled and talked the whole time.

Saturday was busy too. Serif got to go to her first birthday party for another little girl. Violet turned 2. All those kids running around. Serif was so interested in all the kids. She did have to take a little nap while she was there. She went to sleep on her mommy but I got her and held her so her mommy could go and play some. It was so wonderful sitting there and holding this beautiful child in my arms. What more could I ask for? Well I'll tell you. After all the snuggling and kissing while she slept, she woke up and looked at me and smiled that beautiful smile of hers. It was wonderful. Plus Serif got to go down her first slide. She loved it. It was a great birthday party but we were pretty worn out and we still had a big day ahead fo us on Sunday.

Sunday was perfect. Serif looked so beautiful in her baptismal gown. On her gown she wore her great grandfather Dunn's bib pin and on her wrist she wore the beautiful bracelet given to her by Missy's godmother. The serivce was very nice and Parker, our favorite priest, baptised her. Serif was so good and didn't cry. She was a little confused when he poured water on her head but other than that she was perfect. Unfortunatley, I don't think her father's family was very comfortable with the service but I'm glad they could be there with us. Missy and Terry picked two of their closest friends to be Serif's godparents. They could not have picked a better couple for this task. They are perfect. I love them both and had already considered them members of our family. Now they offically are.

After the service we all went to the park for lunch. It was a perfect conclusion to everything. It was relaxing and fun. Everyone was able to visit without having to deal with the restaurant crowd.

Of course it isn't Sunday without the grocery store. This Sunday it was just Terry, Serif and me. Missy had to stay home and study for her CPA exam. Serif was asleep when we got to the store. It was about half way through that Terry and I were standing there discussing a purchase when I looked over and there were these big beautiful eyes just staring at me. I smiled and hello and I got the biggest sweetest smile in return. I tell you those smiles just make you melt. Serif then continued to coo and talk through the rest of the store. I never knew the store could be so much fun until she started coming with us. I don't know what I ever did to be blessed with such a wonderful family but whatever it was I'm glad I did it. I am such a lucky person and I am so thankful for this life I have been given. Even with the bad I have endured, it's a beautiful life. Thank you God.