James Joins 'The Club'

Last weekend was a big day for our sweet angel! James Davis Zinda was baptized in front of friends and family and most importantly in front of God at St. Theresa's Catholic Church here in Austin. 

We decided to do the baptism ceremony at the very last minute so it was quick, quiet and perfect. Well, almost perfect...

Turns out I got the time of the baptism wrong, (in true Missy fashion) so when we showed up the Deacon explained to us that he could no longer do it that day and would have to wait until next year! Well, you know that wasn't going to fly so I begged, pleaded and pretty much demanded (also in true Missy fashion) my boy be baptized if not that day then the following. Turns out I'm pretty convincing, and the ceremony was set for the following day. 

Fine by me, more time to enjoy some dinner and drinks to celebrate James! (Pre Baptism mind you)

We were all decked out so we had to have somewhere to go right?!  

The following day we woke up bright and early and got ready to go to church for the real ceremony to take place. Jackson gave his brother a pep talk: 

We proceeded with the ceremony and James was cool, calm and collected. His big brother told him to 'be good' and James was. He was a perfect little angel. 

 James' godparents are my brother, Bibi and my cousin, Celia. We could not have picked two better people to show our boy the importance of having strong Faith. They are dedicated, committed and relentless in every aspect of their life and their Faith is solid. We are blessed to have them in our lives and even more so to have them as godparents to our James.

 James didn't even flinch when the water was poured over him. He completely accepted his fate and was so happy to have water splashed on his head.

We were given the final blessing at the alter and the Deacon welcomed James Davis to the church...

 He listened intently...

 And even said, "Praise be to God, AMEN!" at the end.

 We couldn't be happier!

 Once finished, Jackson gave James a hug and a kiss and then asked to go eat 'panqueques y huevitos' (in true Jackson fashion).

 All in all a perfect day to have a perfect baptism. Sweet baby James, we love you and we are so very proud of you :).