Charlie & Co.: The Newest Christians: Maxwell George and Lincoln Thomas

The babies were baptized on Sunday (the day of Christ's baptism) and it was our proudest moment as their parents. I still remember the feelings I had while Charlie was baptized. It is hard to explain but after everything was over and Tim and I had a chance to reconnect with each other, we ended up explaining the same feelings. After a very stressful pregnancy and worries of Max's surgery, it was a great feeling to know that the boys are forever Christians and recognized as Christ's own.
Maxwell's godparents are my brother Tim and his wife Faye AND my sister Mary and her husband Christopher. Lincoln's godparents are Tim's sister Heather and my sis Mary AND our lifetime friends Tate and Andy. We know their godparents will always have them in their hearts and prayers, and will help show them the way to our Lord.
We were blessed to have most of our family with us. It took my parents and sister Mary 1 1/2 days to get here due to snow. My brother Tim and his family drove in on Saturday and had to leave right after church. It was an extremely short trip for my family BUT it was wonderful to see their dedication to our children. Tim's family also made the trip from surrounding cities to be here to help us celebrate and share their unconditional love with the boys.
Since my parents and Mary got here on Friday afternoon they were able to have quality time with the boys doing lots of fun things.
Thank you to everyone for your love and support from near and far! It was a wonderful day for our little family and we feel every blessed and grateful for everything and everyONE in our lives.

The proud Father and Godfather, Tim and Tate

Mother and Grandmother aka Nama with ONLY two of the Olson boys

Aunt Tina, Great Aunt Kathy, and Grandma enjoying each other's company

Great Grandma Milie with Maxwell relaxing in pjs

Charlie loving the fact that Jeanne came w/o her hubby :)

Aunt Heather with Max and Lincoln with Jeanne (a GREAT friend)

Papa, Aunt Tina, Aunt Mary, Great Aunt Kathy, Great Aunt Teresa, and Cousin Amanda having lunch

Aunt Faye, Uncle Tim, and Aunt Mary with Maxwell

Unfortunately I was unable to get a picture with Linc and his godparents, my camera was acting up and was left in my coat pocket most of the time. Thanks to my cousin Amanda I will have great pictures to have very soon.

Great Aunt Becky and Lincoln in his tux after his big moment

Great Uncle Terry making Max smile

Wonderful friends Tate (one of Linc's godfathers) and his wife Jess with Lincoln

Great Grandma with the proud parents and newest baptized Christians Max and Linc

the big brother crashed with Aunt Mary after company left

Daddy and Papa feeding the hungry babies

Fun times to be had with family

Mary, Christina, Me, and Tim after a great night of games and laughter

Aunt Faye helping Momma Izzy feed Lincoln. She was a pro and I'd take her help any day of the week

Game Faces painted on

Grandma and Charlie waiting to ride the horses

Papa has the touch. Seriously! This child of mine becomes a stiff board and a LOUD babe when he's tired except when Papa is holding him. Papa just rubs his belly and Linc passes out. Now how do I get my Dad here for every nap?!