Baby Boy's Baptism

Run run run. 

I feel like we get caught up running from one thing to another, that we don't take nearly enough time to sit back and be thankful for everything God has blessed us with. This weekend was a true testament to just how amazing He is to place the family + friends we have in our lives. Grayson was baptized at Peachtree Presbyterian's 10 o'clock service, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Pastor Vic Pentz explained the meaning behind baby boy's full name (Grayson being the son of a steward, Richard the leader of men), as G delighted in the congregation, taking a moment to turn to the screen and view himself. Hammin' it up as usual. He definitely gave everyone some good laughs, making his mama tear up at just how precious he is, filling our hearts even more.

Following the baptism, we hosted an intimate brunch at our house with family and close friends. They say it takes a village to raise a baby, which it surely does, and it also took this same village to get the brunch together. I cannot thank my mom and mother-in-law enough for helping to prepare food for the event, as well as daddy, buddy, and Katie for helping to set everything up. I cannot go without thanking my ever-so-talented BFF, Dana, for painting a canvas with Gray's baptism verse, supplying several mason jars and serving trays, and being our "Flash". To all of our family and friends for attending the service and/or brunch, thank you, thank you, thank you. We love y'all so much. August 10th was an extremely special day that will never be forgotten.

"Hello + Goodbye" Table

The monogrammed cross cookies were made by D'lightful Bitez.
They matched the cake and were a parting gift.

  

Gray's "Thank You"
The framed photo matches the one from his invitation.

Set-up underway

This buffet table displayed Aunt Dana's canvas, a framed picture of G, and his prayer
box. Guests were invited to write a prayer. Sidenote tip: the photo was printed
vertically, so I backed it with burlap to fill in the gaps and match the box...easy fix!

 

 

 Coffee stations: I had limited space where the coffee maker was located
so had a separate area caddy-corner to this space where guests could
"fix" their coffee just as they wanted. There was also a slideshow of G.

 

 

Mimosa Bar
Champagne with splashes of OJ, cranberry juice, or lemonade
Topped with fresh raspberries or blueberries

This monogrammed banner that normally hangs above G's crib was brought down
as a mantel decoration for the brunch...it's so versatile. Dana originally made it
for my baby shower last December, and it's definitely gotten its use!

Aunt Dana, Baby G + Mama

We love Uncle Buddy, even though he tore one of the pom-poms ;)

Aunt Katie + Uncle Buddy made the trek from Chapel Hill + Charlotte

Boy, does this little one make me smile!

 

M + G...they love each other

Costners + Joneses

Sibs

 

My Family

 

Tyler's Family
Thank you for coming from Charleston, Uncle Hank!

The Sessions Family
Can't believe these (not-so-little) ladies were our flower girls 4+ years ago. 

Clantons

Nix Family (minus Bean)...G sure missed his dog-buddy!

Future groom, bride + ring bearer

 

Pure joy

Thank you for making the journey from Livingston, Malones!

'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

Luke 10:27