God's Child

We had Claire Baptized into the Roman Catholic Church last week; much like Grace's Baptism 3 years ago, aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON we held it on Mike's current ship; USS FARRAGUT.  As Naval Tradition goes, any child baptized in the ship's bell gets their name engraved in the bell, to last the life of the ship (and beyond, as the bell generally goes to a museum even after the ship is gone out of service).

Grace wouldn't let go of her new best friend, XO's daughter - also named Grace...I think our Grace was enamored with the fact that an older girl could have the same name.

With the Godparents (the ones that could make it down to Florida,  at least).

Cicely and Jenn - they had their baby,  two weeks prior....Jenn's Husband, Tyson, is on  Mike's ship too.  The Wardroom had a dining out back in July of 2011...as you can see, one night if dinner, drinks and dancing can last a lifetime!

Our friend Mary, practicing with both babies - she had just found out she's going to be a Grandma in  the Fall!

God, Family, Country.