Tuesday 6 September 2016

A Beautiful Christening

Sunday saw us all together as a family celebrating the christening of our beautiful Grandaughter Honey Rose.  She wore the traditional family gown which all of our daughters and their children have worn.  It was a lovely service in a beautiful church.


 

 
She was such a good girl, taking it all in her stride with no tears at all and then promptly fell asleep, as did Hector.  It was so lovely that Bertie was included in the service too, he promised to help look after his sister.  He loved getting together with his cousins and having a good run around at the reception afterwards.  There was a lovely park and a bouncy castle at the venue to keep all the children amused.
 




 
I  couldn't believe how much Hector had grown, look at him sitting up in the swing.  The afternoon tea was a joy to behold, my favourite traditional meal.  There was so much choice with all the mini cakes, so I had to try them all, it would have been rude not to.
 


 
It was lovely to get together with the girls for such a wonderful occasion.
 

That is one proud man with all his girls.

 
We certainly feel blessed to have been included.  Look how gorgeous she is with her princess gown and crown.  A truly wonderful, happy family get together.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your lovely emails and comments it is so nice to know that we are in your thoughts and prayers.  It certainly has been a difficult time but I am hoping that the funeral for my nephew may bring some inner peace on Friday.  I will try to catch up with everyone next week when hopefully things have slowed down a little for me.

See you soon.

38 comments:

  1. A beautiful christening. I'm with you on the cakes.

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  2. What a lovely day, I think it's so special that there's a gown which has been worn by all your children and grandchildren. Hope everything goes as well as these things can on Friday.

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  3. looks like a wonderful day and you have such a lovely family to be proud of. thanks for sharing the day with us.

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  4. Hello Lorraine,

    What a lovely time for your family!! Thanks for sharing the nice photos, glad to see the little ones, my, they are growing so quickly!!!

    Love,
    Ingrid xx
    Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  5. It sounds and looks like you all had an enjoyable time. I hope everything goes well - as well as it can do on Friday, you're in my thoughts, all of you x

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  6. Thanks for including us in your wonderful family celebration of Honey Rose's christening :) I'm glad you were not rude by slighting trying any of the cakes! You and yours continue in my thoughts with love through Friday and beyond. xx

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  7. What a beautiful and happy and loving family you have! It looked like a wonderful day and such a party afterwards. So neat that all the kids and grandkids could wear the same gown. I hope the week brings you peace. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  8. Just beautiful.
    Honey Rose looks so gorgeous.
    My thoughts will be with you on Friday-x-

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  9. It looks as though you had an absolutely wonderful day. Honey Rose is beautiful and I really like your family photo. Your husband died does look as though he loves his girls. Prayers continuing for your family.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  10. Such a beautiful family and cute little baby ♥

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  11. A joyous occasion and reminder that life goes on.

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  12. What a beautiful, celebratory occasion! Wonderful family photo...

    Thinking of and praying for your family. Not as easy time for you all.

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  13. A beautiful celebration for a beautiful baby!
    Enjoyed all the photos, especially those of you and your dear family.
    Continued prayers, my friend.

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  14. Honey Rose is such a sweetie and looks like an easy baby. What a lovely family you have.

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  15. What a lovely day, nice to see you all enjoyed it, best wishes for Friday x

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  16. congratulations on the christening and how nice you were all together once again :) What a blessing!

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  17. How beautiful, the children, the dress, the food and the day xx

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  18. Lovely family and photos !!!!!
    A beautiful occasion to share and remember !
    Thanks !
    Anna

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  19. What gorgeous photos .Everything looks lovely. I love that the christening gown is a family heirloom.

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  20. You do have such a beautiful, loving family. Everything looks so pretty for the occasion. I would have tried all the little cakes too! :)

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  21. What a wonderful day. Glad you got to celebrate and enjoy time together. xx

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  22. A very special occasion for precious Honey Rose & the family! Everything looks so wonderful & well organised!

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  23. What a lovely celebration. You and your family looks so beautiful and happy. I'm glad the day went well and that you all enjoyed yourselves so much. The babies are getting so big!

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  24. What a wonderful family occasion. A very special day for Honey Rose and all the family. Your girls are so like you and your husband looks so proud of all his girls.

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  25. A wonderful celebration. It's always lovely to get a photo taken of the family, and your girls are beautiful. Life and death are so often juxtaposed, aren't they?

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  26. I read this the other day but didn't have a chance to comment. Lovely family celebration and photos. A happy day for sure amongst the sadness. Prayers four continued strength and love through these next days and months. God bless you all in many ways. Hugs!

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  27. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Thank you for sharing your happy Christening moments with us. Babies have a way of making things happier, don't they? Have a lovely weekend. God bless. xoxo

    ~ Wendy

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  28. Sunshine in a dark cloud..... I hope yesterday went ok.
    Sandra xx

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  29. A beautiful christening indeed, and so poignant to celebrate a new life in the same week that you have to bid goodbye to an older one. I was thinking of you yesterday (Friday) and do hope that it went as well as it could. Such sadness. Take care. x

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  30. Such a beautiful day, your family looks so happy.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  31. What a wonderful day it must be! your grand daughter looks so adorable :)

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  32. You have a beautiful family and your photos really uplifted me. Be happy ! xx

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  33. What a beautiful day. Your husband certainly looks proud of all his girls.

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  34. Honey Rose such a name, I love it. There is nothing more better than time spent with love ones on such an important occasion.. Looks like a wonderful time. Your family looks wonderful. Blessings my friend. And happy Sunday with love Janice

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  35. What a joyous celebration! It looks like a wonderful and happy time and what a lovely looking family! Those little ones - what blessings! Many blessings Xx Shirley (Under An English Sky)

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  36. What a lovely occasion, and a lovely photo of you, your husband and daughters. Hector is so cute!
    Caz xx

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  37. Such a beautiful baptismal gown and baby! I enjoyed seeing photos of your family, especially those sweet little grandchildren. The cake and cupcakes are so pretty.

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