Ciaran's Christening

3rd September 2000

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Before the service - Ciaran looking a bit uncertain!
During the service. Stupidly, this is one of the few pictures we took that actually feature the godparents, Jennifer and Craig.
The vicar does a good job of holding onto a squirming Ciaran
Ciaran gets soaked
"Daddy, Daddy, help! That man's trying to drown me!"
Family and friends. From left to right:
Uncle Ian, Auntie Di, Vanessa, Darrel's Mum, Granny (Darrel's), Cath, Darrel & Ciaran, the vicar (another Ian), Grandma (Cath's), Jennifer, Craig, Uncle Ian (yes, another one!), Judith, Cath's Mum, Stephan
Two of Ciaran's great grandmothers (Dollygran couldn't make it over from Ireland, unfortunately)
Cath made Ciaran's christening suit herself!
Proud parents and grandmothers
Mum's motto: if it moves, photograph it! Especially when it's her first grandchild...
Godparents looking suitably serious under the weight of their new responsibilities!
The christening cake