Originally Posted by IrishLake (Post 1973126)

Yep, and even nowadays, I was taught that a person not of the cloth can do a baptism in certain circumstances (emergencies when priest or deacon not available). And really, so many churches observe so many different things these days. Our church does things differently than my in-laws church. And my brother and sister in law were married by a priest in a park (outdoor ceremonies are supposed to be a big Catholic no-no).

Both of my kids are late December babies, and Lent started in February. Had to plan around my moms work schedule, plus Godparents schedule (we live 2-4 hours away from all of our family), and our church wouldn't do more than 4 on a Sunday. Which put us into Lent, and therefore after Lent. Both kids were about 4 months. No biggie.

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB (Post 2002359)

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Originally Posted by christiangirl (Post 2007848)

I love fire and ice roses but I'm afraid too many of them in one place with make a "swirl effect" like Creme Savers candy.
But it's done tastefully here: http://www.pearlriverflorist.com/ima...mages/0033.jpg