At home enjoying Julianne

We really enjoy being with Julianne. These days, Alice is staying at home to take care of Julianne during the day. When I get home, I will spend time with baby too and help give her a bath. Holding and playing with baby gives me a lot of joy these days.

Julianne has really improved her tummy time. This is when she lays on her tummy. When she gets tired, we put her on her back. We can see that see is getting stronger.

I like to lift her up and help her stand. Her legs are getting stronger. When we give her a bath, Julianne likes to kick. When this happens, she splashes water all over the bathroom floor. Here’s a picture of her taking a bath.

She also likes to have some time alone inside her little “house”. She will lay inside and listen to some soft music. When she gets bored, she will let us know.

Baby Julianne's baptism

Baby Julianne H. Sam was baptized on Easter Sunday. March 23, 2008 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Prince Albert, Sask. where I am interning. Pastor Dan officiated in her baptism. My parents came up to Prince Albert for this great occasion.

In this liturgical rite, what was said included a part I really like:

Pastor: In Christian love you have presented these children for Holy Baptism. You should, therefore, faithfully bring them to the services of God’s house, and teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments. As they grow in years, you should place in their hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for their instruction in the Christian faith, that, living in the covenant of their Baptism and in communion with the Church, they may lead godly lives until the day of Jesus Christ.

Do you promise to fulfill these obligations?

Parents: I do.

Later….

Pastor: I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the Church, the faith in which we baptize.

Do you renounce all the forces of evil, the devil, and all his empty promises?

Parents: I do.

Pastor: Do you believe in God the Father?

Parents: Yes… [1^st part of Apostle’s Creed]

Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

Parents: Yes… [2^nd part of Apostle’s Creed]

Pastor: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

Parents: Yes… [3^rd part of Apostle’s Creed]

A sign of the cross was made on her forehead.

Pastor: Julianne, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.