baptism

These photos are from June 20th, 9:15 AM Catholic Mass at Yokota Main Chapel.

Ariel in her christening bonnet. Later, she is supposed to carry it at her wedding.

Walking in. Parker and Mindy (God-brother and God-sister) lead the way.

Our friends, the Dungcas, with their new baby. Ariel reached for the other baby a lot.

After the water pouring. She was so brave!

We all hold the candle with Ariel's God family, the Martinez' (our next-door neighbors.)

After the water, Father Kowalic put oil on her head. Her head smelled like cloves and incense for a couple days.

Since Jeff is Catholic, and I don't subscribe to any organized religion, it's a good thing Ariel has spiritual guidance right next door! Mindy prayed that we would get a baby every night for almost two years before Ariel came. Thanks, Martinez Family!