Look Who Turned One!!!

On July 14th, 2011 my brother and his beautiful wife welcomed Matthew into the world!

 It's hard to believe that 12 months have passed since I became Auntie Celia.

July 2011

November 2011

December 2011

July 2012...

Wow ... where did 12 months go? 

My Sister-in-love is not only an adoring wife and caring mother, she is a hostess extraordinaire. No detail was overlooked for Matthew's 1st Birthday. The celebration took place at Willistead Manor, with delicious food and yummy desserts (I may have been a little too busy eating to remember to take photos... oops.)

Seriously ... how adorable is this cake???? and the bottom was chocolate and the top was vanilla ~ wrapped in sweet fondant (yes, my eating healthy took a  holiday..lol)

Small guests were entertained with face painting....

After some great food and face painting, it was on to the gift opening, with a little help from mom and dad...

As mommy and daddy helped with opening the gifts ... it was clear that Matthew was all about the books!! 

Then it was time for Happy Birthday singing and CAKE!!! I think Matthew was a little overwhelmed at all the attention he was receiving...get use to it little man, you are a wonderful blessing and a real Prince!

HMMM.... what's this?? 

At first Matthew wasn't sure ... about this huge mini-cake placed before him... after staring at it for a few moments and some direction from a much older playmate ( a 2 or 3 year old) ...Matthew tested things out. Hmmm ... not bad.... and before you knew it, that SMASH CAKE was smashed ; and it was making its way to his sugar waiting taste buds!!

Happy 1st Birthday Matthew!!!

A Child is Blessed

My brother's first born was baptised this week-end!

All ready for his big day in a Burberry Baptismal suit. 

Proud momma watches as baby Matthew is blessed with Holy water.

(my sister-in-love on the left holding baby M)

Matthew with Priests and proud parents, after the ceremony.

Matthew did not fuss or cry the whole time.

Newest member of the church...

My brother and sister-in-love, hosted a beautiful luncheon after the baptism, at a local Italian restaurant.

Among the many thoughtful and beautiful gifts  everyone shower Matthew with, was this gorgeous custom handmade baby quilt, from Dolce Dreams.on ETSY As soon as Matthew was born I knew this would be one of the gifts Mr. G and I would be gifting him with.

My photos do not do the quilt justice. The bottom right hand corner, is embroidered with his name ~  Matthew and the month, day and year (7-14-2011) of his birth.

A sweet blessing to both our family and my sister-in-love's family, peacefully resting in Uncle G's arms.

Yes, my friends I am a proud Aunt!!!

Mark 1:9-11 “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

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