Lauren's blessing....

Thursday evening Rev. Wes came to Brownsville and baptized Lauren Elizabeth in the Calapooia River. Lauren wore a baptismal gown that Nana Julie made for her. It was so cute! Aunt (and Godmother) Bethany gave her a bracelet she had made especially for her at Jailhouse Rocks in Bandon. Since it is Oregon Jamboree weekend, the Groves clan is up which made it extremely convenient for everyone. She thought it was absolutely amazing at everyone who was here, she couldn't stay focused for long!


Lauren saying hi to Gram Gram before heading to the river.


Rev. Wes, mommy and daddy with Lauren at the river. Lauren is obviously watching the little kids swimming nearby!




Cousin Sydney was allowed to assist in the baptism. She was very helpful. It will definitely be something that she and Lauren will share for life.


Lauren with her baptized hair....it's a new look!


Lauren welcomed as a child of God.


Rev. Wes, Daddy, Lauren and Mommy after the ceremony.


After the ceremony we headed back to the house for lasagna! Lauren got lots of kisses, including her Daddy! She makes the smacking sound now! She is so mobile and it was so warm, Lauren needed to change out of her gown so it can be saved.

Lauren was bear crawling with Cousin Sydney is the backyard.

Uncle Kyle (aka "The Godfather") with his daughter Noni Jo at almost 7 weeks and Daddy with Lauren. It was so nice of them to make the trip from The Point for the evening.

Mama Franki with Miss Noni Jo.


Miss Noni Jo....don't worry kiddo you'll be running around before we no it!