Olivia's Baptism

Olivia was baptised today! We got to dress her up in the same princessy baptismal dress her sisters wore, family joined us at church (Uncle Tim drove in for the occasion) and Uncle Rob & Aunt Carly stood as her Godparents. Pastor Paul baptised her...she slept through the whole thing! Ava & Kate insisted on coming up front to witness the occasion and I loved standing there as a family watching Olivia, through Grace, receive the gift of faith in her heart. Afterwards we celebrated with our church family with cake (from Costco...yum!)...and then had a small luncheon with our family back at our house. Here are some shots from the day. I also copied the words to her baptismal song...I think it's such a pretty song and always get teary eyed when I hear it! We have sung it at all 3 of the services in which the girls were baptised and I thought I'd write it down for the memory books and as a reminder to our girls one day of the One who will be through them every step of the way.

"Borning Cry"

I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old.

I rejoiced the day you were baptised, To see your life unfold.

I was there when you were but a child, With a faith to suit you well;

In a blaze of light you wandered off, To find where demons dwell.

When you heard the wonder of the word, I was there to cheer you on;

You were raised to praise the living Lord, To whom you now belong.

If you find someone to share your time, And you join your hearts as one,

I'll be there to make your verses rhyme, From dusk 'til rising sun.

In the middle ages of your life, Not to old, no longer young,

I'll be there to guide you through the night, Complete what I've begun.

When the evening gently closes in, And you shut your weary eyes,

I'll be there as I have always been, With just one more surprise.

I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old,

I rejoiced the day you were baptised, To see your life unfold.