Max's Newborn Photoshoot

My cousin, Cassie, who is a wonderful photographer in Carmel, gave me a certificate for a newborn photoshoot for my baby shower.  Over Memorial Day weekend, when Max was 2 weeks old, we met at my parents' house to take his pictures.  I think they turned out precious!  I wish I had newborn photos for all the girls.  I will treasure these forever!

I love how she captured his sweet nature in the pictures.  He really is such a good baby. I'm amazed at how happy he is when he is awake and how much he lets the girls hold him.  I find myself just staring at his precious face and smiling.  I am definitely smitten...so thankful that he is ours.  I am soaking up these moments because I know in a blink of an eye he will be walking and talking and his baby days will be over.  Right now, life is good!

Max Becomes a Child of God

Maximus was baptized last Sunday, May 25th, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in Carmel, IN.  He was supposed to be baptized by Fr. David Rasner, one of my dad's best friends from high school, but there was a mix up in communication and he didn't show up.  With 36 people waiting on us, we had to think of something quickly.  My dad walked over to the rectory to see if anyone could help us out.  Luckily Fr. David Huemmer was there and was kind enough to come over and fill in for Fr. Rasner.

Fr. Huemmer was wonderful!  He used to be an elementary school teacher, so he was great with all the kids.  He had them all come right up to the holy water font so they could see better and explained everything that was going on throughout the ceremony.

Father anointing Max

Daddy blessing his little boy

Mama blessing her little boy

Sweet Madeline

Father and son

Thanking Father for coming to our rescue

The beautiful baptism shell/bowl given to Max by his godparents, Sam and Alexandria

The newest most precious child of God!

Max with his godparents

Our family

Us with Paul's parents

The Klinker family (minus Stacy)

Us with Grandpa and Grandma Scheele

Us with Dad and Mom

The Titus Family (minus Nicholas, Max, and Taylor)

Ben, Brooke, Julia, and Allison

I had to add this picture, because I love that everyone is holding babies.  It is a good representation of what it looks
like when the Tituses get together.

Babies and Mommies entertaining each other

After the baptism, we all went into the lower level for cake and presents.

Max's baptism cake

The littles with their favorite aunt

The two year old cousins enjoying their cake

Not only is May 25th a special date because it is Max's baptism anniversary, but it is also Amanda's birthday and my sister Madeline and daughter Madeline's feast day!  Thanks for sharing your special day with Max!

The birthday girl

The feast day girls

We are very blessed to have all our family surrounding us on Max's special day!