Just before the Baptism. The beautiful ballet slippers came off right after this photo and would not stay on after that.
Kate admiring her beautiful (inside and out) Godmother, Staci. Staci is an incredibly sweet and giving person. We are Godparents to one of her four children. I am blessed to have her friendship in my life.
When the priest put his hand up to bless Kate, she raised her hand up to God. This was the BEST moment of the Baptism.
Our family and Staci after the ceremony.
When the priest put his hand up to bless Kate, she raised her hand up to God. This was the BEST moment of the Baptism.
Our family and Staci after the ceremony.
Will chose to wear the traditional Chinese silk outfit that was custom made for him when he went to meet Kate.
Kissy face birthday kiss!
My wonderful friend, Elissa took so many photos and I was dying to get some to bring on a trip. So, she sent me a "Sneak Peek." However, there are many more that I have not seen yet. I just thought I would post a few. There are more coming of family and friends and the party! Thank you so much Elissa. You are a GREAT friend and I appreciate everything you do for me:)
Kissy face birthday kiss!
My wonderful friend, Elissa took so many photos and I was dying to get some to bring on a trip. So, she sent me a "Sneak Peek." However, there are many more that I have not seen yet. I just thought I would post a few. There are more coming of family and friends and the party! Thank you so much Elissa. You are a GREAT friend and I appreciate everything you do for me:)
Oh one more thing...Kate fell and really bruised her face just a day or two before the Baptism/Birthday. I panicked and then put Arnica on it and it REALLY helped the bruising. Just thought I would pass that along to the other Moms who read this because those things always happen at the most inopportune times.
OMG. She is beautiful! I love the cake, the kissy face, the dress... Awww, it's all so beautiful. Congrats to you and your wonderful family.
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Kim,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't wait to see the pictures so thank you for posting as soon as you could. They are absolutely beautiful!! Seeing Kate in her baptismal gown brings back such special memories of Mylee's baptism. You've inspired me to post our memories of Mylee's 1st birthday and baptism on our blog since I started the blog after these very special events.
What a special family you are and may God continue to bless you all.
I love the one of her looking up - she is just beautiful and what a special day!
ReplyDeleteAWE.....gotta love that kissy face! Miss Kate is a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day :D
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful and the pictures are so good. I love the one of the crumbs on her finger and kissy face. What a princess!
Thanks for posting the link to the bakery that did the cake. I loved her gallery!
Ohhhh Kim,
ReplyDeleteIsn't she just a doll!!
What a happy day it looks like you all had, and a lovely cake too!
Blessed Kate! Blessed you!
Amy C :)
Kim,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say the pictures are great but don't do our so very beautiful Kate justice..She is such a pleasant,loving,sweet,funny(yes she does have a sense of humor) baby. i could go on and on..her Baptism/Birthday couldn't have been more perfect..and she was, as always, just an angel ...my heart is so full of love for my darling new grandaughter..
I am so happy for all of you..your family is complete now.
hugs and kisses
mimi
She just melts your heart.
ReplyDeleteLove the first and last picture! Well all of them....but oh how I love that kissy face! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love her gown, very beautiful. She is just so cute in pictures. The kissy face is priceless.
ReplyDeleteSuch an angel !!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your special day.
Kim,
ReplyDeleteKate looks gorgeous as usual. I love the one of her sitting on the sofa in that beautiful white dress! Glad you had such a special day.
Danielle
Absolutely beautiful!!!! So glad your day went well. Oh, and the shoes..Annslee kicked hers off before we even got up in front of the church..ha ha
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious day! The pictures are wonderful. I can't wait to see more of them. I just love Kate's dress. Will is such a sweetie. He looks very handsome in his special shirt.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family.
Gorgeous, gorgeous photos! Kate's dress is specatcular. What a beautful, happy day!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous- everything from Kate to the cake to the photos! What a wonderful day and celebration! Happy Birthday Miss Kate!
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Stacie and Zoey
Oh I love that kissy face!!
ReplyDeleteThese are such beautiful pictures! Kate Emerson looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteHer dress is absolutely beautiful! Cute pics as well! And, of course...I love her kissy face! She sure does look like she's enjoying that cake!!:)
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteKate is so precious, we just enjoyed her so much. She is such a sweet angel. It was a beautiful baptism and 1st birthday. The pictures are great. We miss her so much and can't stop going on to everyone about how wonderful Kate is. ( We miss Harry & Will also)
Love,
Aunt Dooney, Uncle Moon & Ashton
Kate's dress is just beautiful! She looks like an angel! Her kissy face is just so adorable!
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Gorgeous photos!!! Congrat's on Kate Emerson's baptism!!
ReplyDeleteAll the pictures are beautiful! Kate is blessed to have two sweet big brothers that I'm sure adore her!
ReplyDeleteI love Miss Kate's little bracelet, so cute!! The whole family looks beautiful!
Okay, I'm totally melting here!! Kate is such a beautiful baby and I just love, love, love the birthday/baptism photos (especially the kissy face).
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Hi Kim! I jsut wanted to say that she is SOOOOO gorgeous, the dress is beautiful, and the cake is AMAZING!!! Your blog will be pimped soon, I promise!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day!!! Love the "kissy face"!!!
ReplyDeleteJust when I'm about to cry over the baptism photos I see the Birthday kiss face and I am dying laughing. Lord, she is cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the cupcakes!
Okay, we just got home from Guatemala, so maybe I am a tad emotional, but I LOST it when I saw the photo of Kate raising her hand up to God... and then Will choosing that outfit! Oh, how SWEET your family is! You are ALL so beautiful inside and out, and I'm so happy to see that Princess Kate has so many special, loving people in her life! Again, Kate, Happy Birthday and Happy Baptism!
ReplyDeleteLove, Shana :)
OHHHH, I can't believe I forgot to mention Kate doing the same Kissy Face as Sophie Lu! You were SO right Kim, they ARE kindred souls!!!
ReplyDeletexoxoxo
Kim and Shana
ReplyDeleteDon't you love those kissy faces!
Tresure those forever!
You have two sweeties that are priceless, treasures sent from GOd, and yet so Fancy and so all sweetness of a little girl too!
I am with Shana quite touching!
God Bless you All Forever!
Hugs!
Cindy