The Donoghue Family: Baptism and Father's Day

Our little heathen was baptized on Sunday! We were so happy that our friend Fr. Brian was able to perform the baptism for her. It was his first baptism as a priest, and it was very special. Evie was a good sport for the whole event. She was anointed with oil two times during the service, and each time she gave a sweet little smile, you would think she heard God talking to her directly.

Evelyn Rose, child of God

Here's Evie all ready for her last mass
before joining the club

Action shot

With Fr. Brian, Godmother Aunt Jody
and Godfather Uncle Jason

Pretty cool

Happy Grandma and Grandpa

Uncle Justin came home for our celebrations

All smiles

They make a good pair

Pretty please, Godfather, can I
pull your beard hair?

With my special little girl

Kids got a little bored during the baptism,
so they played in the "splash pool" outside

After church we had a barbecue at the house to celebrate both the baptism and also all the dads in our family. Though thunderstorms were predicted for most of the day, we ended up with a beautiful, sunny day!

Happy Father's Day, Pops!

Uncle Justin and Will couldn't handle all the partying

Maggie had so much fun with Kate. She woke up this
morning and said, "I am Anna and Kate is Sophia
my best friend"

Evie likes nothing more than being held

We were all so exhausted after the party. Maggie missed her nap, and she feel asleep sitting up in a very awkward position. I let her and Daddy nap on the couch while cleaning up the house.

So content

I was so grateful that my sister Jody and her family could come from Maryland for the big day. We had some time to hang out with them earlier in the week. Maggie especially had fun playing with her cousin Alex. She doesn't see them often, so I was showing her pictures of the Polons before the visit so that she would know their names. She still refers to Jody as "Miss Jody" instead of "Aunt Jody," but at least she has the name right!

Maggie wanted to drive home from Grammer and Pops'

Cuddling cousins

Evie seems to approve of her godmother

Playing ball!

These pesky dinosaurs are a real pain to get rid of

...but they're pretty darn cute

Gilly imitating Evie.
I really love this photo.

Cousins! Evie is not impressed.

We went to the zoo earlier in the week. It wasn't anything special, but we had a great time as a family. Jamie said he "wanted to take Maggie" to see the new dinosaur exhibit (translation: "So awesome, I have a kid that gives me an excuse to see the dinosaurs!"). Maggie was pretty scared a few times, but Jamie said she was okay for most of it. She loved the "excavation pit" at the end, and making dinosaur footprints.

Looking at some zebras I think?

Onward, dino!

She's a big fan of the train

Making her mark on the world

We received very sad news this week that my cousin Mikey passed away rather suddenly. He was only 25 years old and it was a big shock. We went to the funeral today and it just broke my heart. I really hope he is at peace.

Here's a few other photos from the week: