Baptism: symbolizing purification or regeneration and admission to the Christian Church. This is a special day for Ivy. Her godparents, my sister Jillian and her husband Brian, are here to celebrate her baptism. They got her the SWEETEST little Swarovski pearl baptism bracelet. Then Grandma Betsy had a vintage christening gown with a matching bonnet. I can’t even. I mean, she looked like Prince George in his christening gown, like real vintage. So cool. We celebrated with family and friends! Anna and Nora Sweeney, her cousins were in town for the special day too!

Auntie Jillian loves her goddaughter!

Father Desmond at St. Mary’s Church

Cousins Anna and Nora

Uncle Brian is pretty smitten :)

Celebrating at our house afterwards. Jillian and Mom Caleen

Family pic

Friends and family of the Koch’s got together to honor Becca, John’s sister, who passed away of cancer February 17, 2013. Julie Mickelburg created a memorial for Becca on a bridge at the Butterfly House. Tons of friends and family made the trip to the ceremony. Ivy is named after Becca, Ivy Rebecca Koch. So this was pretty special. We sent Becca ultrasound pictures telling her we were pregnant 10 days before she passed away, the same day she got told the cancer is back and aggressive. We hope that lifted your spirits a little bit! Becca was bummed she didn’t get to meet Ivy and see her brother with his child, but we know you’re watching us in heaven. We miss you. We love you.

Daddy and Grandma Betsy needed some snuggles during this hard time