If you remember from Cole's Baptism post, my family and Patrick's family both have baptismal gowns that have been passed down for MANY years! We were so excited to have such a special gown for Cole to wear, but were a bit stressed about deciding which one he would wear for the big day! Our decision was made easy when we attempted to try on the McNeil family gown. It didn't fit! It is a long sleeve gown, and his big hands wouldn't fit through the cuffs. Needless to say, he ended up wearing the Woodruff's gown, which is definitely just as special!
We promised Grammy a picture of Cole in the McNeil family gown, so here is our attempt at a photo shoot. We just laid it on top of him and buttoned it around his neck! Ha, ha! You can't even tell it is supposed to have sleeves.
Isn't it so pretty! It is 98 years old, and has been worn in over 30 baptisms! Pretty neat!
2 comments:
Memes, that is such a neat tradition!
Love that gown on (rather laid on) Cole..........he is sooooo angelic looking!!!! Sweet baby boy! Can I use it if I have another baby??? Love, Lila
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