We left for Flint on Thursday afternoon, dropping Blue off with Dad and flying out of Bishop airport. Our flight was delayed for 3 hours, and I almost kicked some cranky bar & restaurant lady's butt for refusing to give me warm water for a bottle...but, we made it there in one piece at about 1:30am in the morning. Isaac did surprisingly well - despite a mild breakdown in the airport when I made him stop demolition derby with the stroller (several knee caps expressed their thanks...)
We spent Friday and Saturday hanging out with the Jones clan. While Brian and I got to know our new godson, Hayden Patrick - Isaac took it upon himself to research ever square inch of their house. He fully approved of their selection of kitchen strainers and the step down into their living room.
Sunday was the baptism at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, downtown Charleston. This ranks up there with some of the most beautiful Catholic churches I have been to in the US. The mass was absolutely beautiful - with more latin than I have ever experienced and music that was just fabulous. Then, the baptism was performed. I could hear Isaac jabbering in the back of the church the whole time. Hayden did very well, despite being a little fussy at the start. It was so enjoyable to be the Godparent this time, and to watch the joy on Hayden's parents faces. Especially Robert, who looked like he was going to bust out with pride when Father Michael (I think that was his name?) blessed him.
We returned to the Jones residence for the party - Robert's family and Molly's family were all there, as well as some neighbors. The weather was PERFECT and we spent much of the day out on the deck. Isaac had his first piece of birthday cake..and was surprisingly unenthusiastic!
Monday rolled around, and it was time to head home. We had such a nice time, it was hard to leave...Isaac did well on the plane ride home - and we were all happy to see Dad waiting to pick us up at the airport, and to hear the adventures of Blue while we were gone.
I will post pictures as soon as I get time...it's a busy week - this upcoming weekend we are hosting Isaac's 1st birthday party and William's 2nd birthday party - with my family, Brian's parents, Missy's parents and a local friend or two!
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