Francesca-Baptised

October 29th, 2011 marked a very special day for the Scarpelli-Hewitt families. Francesca was baptised by the priest who married her parents several years ago,  in one of the most special baptism ceremonies I have even been a part of. Francesca did great and seemed to enjoy it.

This day marks something very special for this tight knit Italian bunch, and Francesca's Nonna pulled out all the stops to make it beautiful and extra special.

Renee, the Godmother dressing Francesca in the same gown worn by her Mother thirty something years ago.

The holy water didn't bother her for long, and her grandmother who is an extremely talented singer, gifted Francesca with a beautiful song. This was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. What a special gift.



Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit
cleansed by the blood of Christ our king;
heirs of salvation,
trusting his promise -
faithfully now God's praise we sing.

Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
dead in the tomb with Christ our king;
one with his rising,
freed and forgiven
thankfully now God's praise we sing.

Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
marked with the sign of Christ our king;
born of one Father,
we are his children -
joyfully now God's praise we sing.

The group was all invited to gather around the baby as she was baptised and stand in a circle to recite the Lords Prayer.

Francesca's Nonna's house is always beautiful, but on this day it was fit for her little star "Stellina".

Her first gift, a gold cross from her Godfather. She loved the wrapping paper most of all ;).

Her parents, Karleigh and Gabe.

The Godparents, Scott and Renee.

Brandon is Renee's son, and Francesca's God brother. He is a typical 3 year old, but with a little extra dose of sweetness. I have been keeping up with him via Facebook since he was born and he surpasses my expectations both in sweetness, and love. If I had little boys that were this awesome, I would have a dozen. He is awesome!

Francesca is sitting on a quilt that used to belong to her Mother in the bedroom her Mother grew up in. Just fitting that the letters above the bed read "Amore". Pure amore..... 

Francesca, you have so many people who adore you. You are a blessing to us all. Karleigh and Gabe, you are wonderful parents and I am so lucky to call you my friends.

Love,

Shea