The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...

This past weekend was an eventful one for the Seidel family. Bob and I were thrilled to celebrate Anna’s baptism into the Catholic Church on Saturday evening at St. Matthew Parish. Miss Anna Rae was baptized after 4:30 mass during a private ceremony. We were so excited and thankful for all of the family that was able to join us as we celebrated, including Anna’s godparents, Mike and Michele, who came all the way from New Hampshire to participate in the celebration. We met with a couple from our parish last week to learn about the ceremony and were told it was up to us whether or not we would do a full immersion. After talking about it, we decided we would. We loved the symbolism of it and we were so happy we chose to do it. Father Seidl assured us the water would be warm, as it was, and Anna did great. It was such a beautiful ceremony and so neat Bob got to be a part of it as he helped hold Anna as Father Seidl dipped her in the holy water.

Bob and Anna Before Mass Began



Anna Being Baptized



A picture with Anna and her Godparents, Mike and Michele



Anna’s baptismal gown was also very special. My grandfather (my mom’s father) was a gunner in WW2. He was on a mission in Europe when his plane experienced mechanical issues. The pilot went down with the plane and my grandfather parachuted out of the plane and landed safely in the middle of a cabbage field. My godmother’s baptismal gown was made from the parachute my grandfather used to land safely from the plane. This gown has stayed in the family and 60 years later, Anna was baptized in the same gown. It was not only very special to Bob and me, but also to my mother and her family - We know my grandfather was watching down on us Saturday and was extremely honored to be a part of Anna’s special day.

Anna's Baptismal gown, Baptismal blanket knitted by Grandma Lois, Baptismal booties and church doll - a Pre-Baptismal gift from Bob and I, and Anna's cross necklace, a gift from Bob the day she was born.




After the ceremony, everyone joined Bob and I at Happy Joe for dinner. From there we went back to my parents for cake and ice cream and cheered on the Packers to a victory in the second round of the playoffs. Overall, it was a beautiful celebration and great night complete with a Packer victory. Thank you to all who came and helped us celebrate Anna’s special day. We are so thankful for your love and support! Below are some more pictures from this special occasion!

Mommy and Anna before Mass


Anna with her Yummy Baptismal Cake


Cheering on the Pack to a Victory!