Welcomed into God's Family

Today we welcomed our Ellie Karen into God's Family... Many friends and family were able to join us at church and then back at our house to celebrate. We are so blessed to have been given this little girl to raise and love!!!

The baptismal banner at church



Ellie being washed with the water...being blessed by the Spirit

Uncle Chris blessed us by singing "Borning Cry" which was also sung at our wedding...Ellie took it all in with her eyes closed

Ellie's sponsors ...my brother and sister-in-law Greg and Dawn

A very blessed family

Ellie thanking Uncle Chris for singing

Pastor Palmer with mom/dad/Greg and Dawn


We are thankful for all the wonderful people that surround Ellie and love her

This was her status much of the day...she slept through the entire service...such a good girl

Wait...what just happened? What did I miss while I was sleeping?


This is the gown that mommy and grandpa Haecker wore for their baptism


Mommy still amazed that this little girl is hers