You’ve probably read about Katie Lynn’s and Karyn’s baptisms and seen us refer to “the gown”. So what is it about “the gown” that makes it special?
It was handmade by my Grandmother to have her kids baptized in. Three generations of my family have now been baptized in it (in order):
- My Uncle Bill (my Mom’s Brother)
- My Mom
- Kim (my Sister)
- Me
- Madison (our Niece / Kim’s daughter)
- Katie Lynn
- Lauren (our Niece / Kim’s daughter)
- Karyn
It’s a tradition that we’re honored to keep going with hopes that it will continue on into the next generations!
On Thanksgiving, I asked my Mom to find some pictures of her, my uncle, Kim, and me all in the gown. Unfortunately, she could not find any of her in it but actually found a couple of my uncle!
Uncle Bill
Kim
Me
Madison
Katie Lynn
Lauren
Karyn
21 December, 5:54 PM
What an honor for you to post this. It thrills me to have the gown passed down as it has been. Thank you.
22 December, 8:27 AM
I love this tradition! Very special indeed!! Love the photos too
28 December, 4:07 PM
How wonderful to have the same gown through the generations, and to have pictures taken, and to have your girls baptised in it. that is really something. GBeth