This Memorial Day weekend was jam-packed for us with all sorts of activities! We had lots of family visiting for the weekend's big events - Matteo's baptism and Sebastian's 2nd birthday party celebration. There are sooooo many pictures I felt it was almost impossible to do this post...but here we go. I posted a link at the very end that just has all the pictures unedited if you are interested.
Matteo meeting his Titi Mayra, Titi Arlyn and Tio Frasqui for the first time. It was so special to have them with us for these special celebrations!
On Saturday we ran around and did last minute preparations for the big party. Luckily, we were able to get into the clubhouse on Saturday night so Paul and I spend two hours getting everything just right for the big party! I have to say, it looked pretty fantastic!
Sebastian's birthday party theme was stars (he LOVES stars) and Paul decided to decorate the cake again this year. We started working on the cakes around 10 pm....it was a long night!
The cakes turned out fantastic!!! Great job Paul! I also make that cute little star tower for his cake table out of wooden star blocks...they were really cute too.
Matteo's baptism cake and table.
Sebastian's giant birthday star that we made and our new family pictures above the fireplace (look for a post of those pictures in the coming days). It almost seemed like we lived there! We made a quick run to the clubhouse to drop off the cakes in the morning and then we were off to church.
Matteo with us and his godparents, my friend Tiffany and his Uncle Corey.
Matteo with the visiting Silva family.
Our family with our parents. This is a great picture with all of us.
I love this picture of our family! It's amazing.... sometimes I still can't believe this is our life!
My favorite picture of Matteo on his baptism day.
This is Sebastian on his baptism. It's interesting to compare features, etc since the pictures are taken so similarly. Sebastian was only 6 weeks when he was baptised, Matteo is nearly 10 weeks, so you have to account for an age difference too.
Fr. David also baptised Sebastian. Here he is receiving the chrism oil. I love Sebastian's expression here too watching his little brother.
Being baptised.
Welcome to the church Matteo! When Fr. David lifted him up, he got really quiet and just looked out at everyone. And he only cried a few more seconds afterwards too!
Receiving the light of Christ.
Party time! The food is all out and ready.
I managed to completely surprise Paul and recognize him for graduating with his Master's. I planned this whole spoof and made him wear and hold a bunch of silly things. Then at the end he got silly stringed. The pictures are a bit blurry, but you can get the idea if you look at the link at the end. =) We are proud of you Paul!
Now it's time for the birthday boy!
After singing happy birthday, he took the candles off his cake.
Paul's graduation cake. We made it UCF colors, but still had to get that Gator spirit in...
Birthday Boy.
Baptism Boy!
All smiles.
Matteo with his baptism gifts.To see all the pictures of the weekend, click here. There are more of the party preparations, baptism, Sebastian opening presents and Memorial day gathering. Enjoy! And thanks for everyone that was a part of this special day with us! It was wonderful!
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