My little princess looked forward to this day with happy anticipation for more than a year.
It was entirely her choice and we couldn't have been more thrilled!
My sweet sister-in-law Laurence took most of the photos.
This one is traditional: the entire family in front of the painting of Jesus Christ.
This was just moments before she entered the baptismal font.
Happy, excited, just a tad nervous and a bit concerned about the temperature of the water!
Her daddy baptised her while I watched and waited with a warm towel in the bathroom.
The rest of our family and friends watched from in front of the baptismal font.
Elena was overwhelmed by how many friends and loved ones came to share this special day with her.
Here she is all shiny and new!
In a pretty white dress and delicate lace and flowers on her head:
gifts from a kind friend.
I was so proud of my little girl.
Elena's cousins Noémie Caussé, Célia Brozzu and Pauline Caussé played a beautiful interlude
about Jesus Christ's baptism.
Her older brother Alex shared his feelings about his own baptism just two years ago while a proud Mama stood nearby to offer courage and comfort.
Friends showered her with love and attention.
The day was simply magical. My heart was overflowing with love and I couldn't help but project myself into the future when she would once again be dressed as an angel all in white to make more sacred covenants with her Heavenly Father in one of his holy temples. I hope and pray that the covenants she made at age 8 will give her the spiritual strength to fulfill this all-important hope and dream that I have for her that will fill her life and mine with indescribable joy and enduring happiness.
What a special day and important step! Eric and I were just talking about how it's only one more year and our oldest will be getting baptized...so hard to believe! And Merry Christmas!
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