Cecilia Clara was baptized on January 9, 2010 at Our Lady's Chapel at Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C. by Father Novotny. Her Mommy and Daddy were married at Gonzaga's church - St. Aloysius - also by Father Novotny, lots of sentimental history. Our best friends, Rich and Britt Griffith are Cecilia's Godparents. They mean the world to us and little Reagan was also part of the special day. Cecilia's Grandparents on both sides, Mama Lockhart, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Jennifer and cousin Addison were also in attendance.
Cecilia wore the gown, bonnet and white garment her Daddy and Uncle Marc were baptized in, the shoes that her cousin Addison wore for her baptism, and a hand painted pin that her Mommy, Aunt Stephanie, Nana, Great-Grandmommy Truesdell and Great-Great-Grandmommy Truesdell wore on their wedding day - Cecilia will wear it again on her wedding day. Additionally, I carried the gold medal and chain that her Daddy wore on his baptism, a gold pin that reads "Dios Me Bendiga" (God Bless Me) that Mike's Great Aunt Hilda gave him and wore for his baptism, and a silver children's rosary that was given to her Mommy when she was a baby. Each piece truly has it's own history - above is just a brief background - most importantly, Cecilia was adorned and surrounded by several family heirlooms!
It was a beautiful day and Cecilia was "full of spirit" - here are a few images from the day.
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