Scout's Baptism

Once again we were amazingly lucky, after a week of solid rain, the sky's parted just in time for Scout's baptism followed by a big party at our house to celebrate. Scout slept right through the ceremony at church and through most of the party at home. She was all smiles when she was awake and loved being passed around from person to person. Luca too had a blast, using the opportunity of a house full of people to head straight for all of the "no go zones". He spent more than half of the party dropping rocks into a bucket of water with the other kids. After the forth shirt change he decided to stay out of the water. It's autumn in Sydney, although a lovely sunny day, it just wasn't warm enough to be wearing a wet shirt. Endless cake, triangle sandwiches, beer and wine were consumed, smiles and laughter filled the house, one of the best parties we've had! After everyone left last night Mark and I did talk about how lovely the day was and how much we missed all of our other friends and family who weren't here to join us on this perfect day. Missing you all so much today. -kelly

Scout being baptised by Father John Hannon

St. Mary's Church Manly

Franc, Daniel, Diana and Sabrina Renzi (Scout's godparents & their children)

Mark, Scout, Luca, Kelly, Margaret and Graham Ferguson

St. Mary's Church Manly

Pink cupcakes and white flowers filled the house

Luca and friend Joska having a blast in the bucket of water.

Scout asleep through it all in the silk dress I made just for her.