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Lydia's Taufe |
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Lydia was Christened on January 2nd, 2005 at St. Kilian's Church in Erftstadt (Lechenich), Germany. Lydia's godmother is our sister-in-law, Radegund. The pastor was Pfarrer Hoesen. All of Lydia's 11 cousins as well as her Omi and German aunts and uncles were there. |
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Rebecca, Roland, Lydia and Radegund entering the church |
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Lydia getting "dunked." She slept through the whole thing. |
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The family at the baptismal font. All the kids got to have their own candle. |
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Lydia's candle being lit. The candle was made by Roland's brother, Volkmar, who is in the background. |
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If you've ever seen her get her head wet in the bath tub, you'd also be surprised that she didn't wake up for this part! |
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Exiting the church. |
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Lydia's three cousins, Carsten, Laura and Tina, played wonderful music for the christening. |
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