Child of God

Our prayers were answered when we found out we were pregnant but we had no idea of the true blessing until we held our sweet baby Alivia for the first time. We prayed long and faithfully to one day be blessed with a child and in God's time He gave us the most amazing gift. We want to raise Alivia knowing the relationship with God that we continue to build every day. We want to teach her the importance of faith and prayer and that everything is possible through Christ. We want her to know that no matter what happens in her life, she will always have God as her center. On Sunday, September 27th, we gathered and celebrated with our family and friends in faith Alivia's Baptism. It was absolutely wonderful to hear as Pastor Wenda Fry spoke of the faith that Tom and I have and about our miracle Alivia. Pastor Wenda has walked with us through some hard times and times that tested our faith so it was extremely special that she was able to Baptize Alivia knowing our journey. We chose Tom's sister Jamie and her husband Darren as Alivia's Godparents. My sister Beth and her husband Randy also stood with us as we stated our Baptismal Promises. I have every confidence that our family will help us raise Alivia with a strong basis of faith. Here are a few pictures from her special day!!

Alivia in her first "white" dress!!

Laying on beautiful blankets made by

Aunt Vicki Gegzna and "Aunt" Janet Suetsugu

Pastor Wenda Baptizing Alivia

Family of Faith

Alivia and her Godparents

The "Wilson" family

Our family with Great Grandma Jane

My first attempt at fondant

(I am currently kind of obsessed with cake shows)

"Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to these who brought them; but Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.'"

(Matthew 19; 13-15)