baptism weekend

                                                 Jefferson Street United Methodist Church
             Almost 13 weeks old, Reene is wearing the same gown Scott wore when he was baptized.
In attendance were Katie and Bert, George and Anna, Sarah and John, Barbara, Sam, Mom and Dad, Mike and Suzanne, Ellen and CW, David and Betty, and Laurie and Tal. 

                        Granddaddy with Reene at Yaya and Papa's house for lunch after baptism

                                                                 Aunt Ellen with Reene

                                        Uncle CW with Reene in the outfit he picked out for her!

                                                       Granddaddy and Reene Parker

                                            Aunt Ellen meets Reene upon arriving at our house

Jefferson Street presented Reene with a certificate and baptism candle.
Yaya and Papa prepared an amazing lunch at their house for everyone after Reene's baptism. 
Granddaddy made a little jewelry box from Cherry wood and placed one of Grandmother Cherry's cross necklaces in it. 
Suzanne gave Reene a little "christening bear." 
Aunt Betty and Uncle David gave Reene a dainty little handkerchief doll that is also to be used when she gets married. 
George and Anna gave her some adorable Bible story board books. 
LaLa gave her a little pearl bracelet with a cross on it and a beautiful Alphabet Bible story book.
Aunt Ellen and Uncle CW gave Reene several outfits, books, a bunny, and some Alabama baby goods!