JD's Baptism

Ambilis talaga ng panahon, mag one month na si JD so we decided to have him baptized already. Like with R, we had him baptized at our village's parish. Requirements were:

1. Marriage certificate
2. Child's birth certificate
3. Pay the baptismal fee (all in all we paid Php700, JD had 10 godparents kasi)
4. Attend the pre-baptism seminar

For the reception, para maiba naman, we tried Kamay Kainan which was just walking distance from the church. Buffet per head costs P338. We got their baptismal package though para wala na ko masyado isipin. Unlike with R, andami kong DIY noon (isa pa lang naman kasi anak ko nun kaya I had more time in my hands). Apart from the food, the package (P24,900 for 50 pax plus P338 per additional head) includes:

1. Tarpaulin
2. Cake
3. 25 pcs Souvenirs (rosary)
4. Guest signature frame
5. Balloon decorations
6. 25 pcs Invitations

For the function room we had to pay an additional P7,000 since we got the biggest (120pax capacity).

The things I prepared nalang were:
1. E-invite (for FB and email)

2. Candles - aside from ribbons, I pasted sticker letters

3.  Souvenirs for the godparents - We got these polyester blankets from Landmark for P89 and wrapped them in paper ribbons.

and syempre our outfits all care of SM. Allow me to photoblog nalang the rest of the details and happenings below:

 Baptismal outfit

Mother and daughter OOTD

Katoliko na si JD

 With the ninongs and ninangs

Our growing family

 Daddy A leading the prayer before meals

 Thank you to all the guests for coming. Hope you enjoyed the sumptuous buffet.

 Our Catholic boy was well behaved and enjoyed the event.

 Thank you for the presents!

 To my dearest JD,

I hope you grow up to be God-fearing and responsible. We are here to support you all the way in whatever endeavor you choose to undertake in the future. A lot of the guests at your baptism commented that you look so much like your Lolo R. I hope you will also be inspired by the life he lead. Always remember that your Daddy, ate and I love you so much. God bless you always.

Love,

Mommy