Rory Paul's Christening 10th March 2018

Today we had the pleasure of dressing up and going out as a family to share in the celebration's of Rory-Paul's Christening which was being held very locally to us at St Andrews Church in Wickford. The woman who did the ceremony was quite jovial and light hearted which gave a real relaxing feel to the service. Rory-Paul was amazingly well behaved and just seemed to take everything in its stride.

This was the first Christening that the kids have been too and we had to explain what it was all about and why they weren't Christened. Joking around after the ceremony I did ask if they wanted to get baptised now and hey all responded no. Occasionally I do wonder whether we should have got Joshua, Brandon and Holly baptised - but me and Tina made a conscious decision a long time ago that as we are not in the slightest bit religious and that we don't go to church we felt it would be a bit hypocritical to get them baptised. Having said that, whilst we are not religious we did make sure we lit a candle for my Mum once the service ended.

After the ceremony we all headed over to Bowers and Pitsea Football Club for some drinks, food and a general catch up. We had a lovely day and want to thank Zoe and Nick for inviting us as we all had a great time.

Holly all dressed up and looking so grown up ready for the Christening. No longer our baby girl.

The Christening was at St Andrews church in Wickford High Street.

Quick selfie of me and Holly in the church.

Waiting for the ceremony to commence.

My two ladies.

The boys and me lighting a candle in memory of my Mum, their Nan.

Lovely family picture of the 5 of us in the church taken by Uncle David.

Zoe and Rory with all the God parents at the end of the ceremony.

Back at Bowers Football Club and the family all settle down for some drinks and munchies.

Holly enjoying her plate of food.

Updated picture of Nicky, me, Lisa and Michael. I hope our 3 kids stay close together in years to come and have many memories together like this.