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On Christmas Day, Isabel and Zoe were baptized. What a special day! Here's Godfather to Zoe Louise, Uncle Andy, getting ready for the big event. Uncle Ben became the godfather to Isabel Grace.
Here's Godfather Ben, just before getting into the Sprintmobile to go down to the church.
Here are Andy and Ben, walking down the sidewalk alongside the church. The baptism took place at Luther Memorial, the UW campus church, on University Avenue. They are making their way to the baptism of their nieces, Isabel and Zoe. They are NOT holding hands!
Here's Zoe, resting in her carseat on a pew at the church.
Isabel and Gumpy Ken prior to the baptism. Mama Judy is seen (a part of Mama Judy) on the left.
Fast asleep Zoe, just before baptism.
Here's Isabel after Daddy held her over the baptismal font. Mama Judy and Zoe stand nearby.
Ben and Andy watch as the girls are baptized.
Here are Craig, Ben and Andy after a walk through the church, celebrating the baptism of Zoe and Isabel.
After the baptism, the entire baptismal party walked through the church. Here are Craig, Judy, Zoe, Lindsey and Isabel after the jaunt.
After the baptism, we all gathered at the front of the church. Isabel is in front. The others, from left to right are Judy's brother Steve and his wife Deb, Grandma Kathy, Ben, Steve and Deb's daughters Lindsey and Libby, Andy, Judy and Craig. And oh, yes - the Zestful Zoe is in Libby's arms.
Isabel is thinking, "Are we done YET??!!" You can see that Zoe has her opinion, as well.
Smiles on a happy day. Ben, Andy, Lindsey, Libby, Zoe and Isabel are special people!
Fun and games on Christmas Day. Tickle-tickle!
Here's the Christmas baby. She was a happy girl all day.
Here's Andy playing his guitar for Guitar Hero. He beat all the songs, but one.
The screen says it all. What better way to celebrate the CIA Graduation than to enjoy a huge buffet of extraordinary hors d'eouvres at the CIA Rec Center. Yummy Deluxe!
It was over in a blur! Here's blurry Ben receiving his diploma. On to the next adventure!
Here's Ben coming down the stairs after being honored for his exceptional grades. He was one of six to receive awards.
A welcoming sign at the BardavonTheater in Poughkeepsie.
Ben Holt and Michael Warring at their graduation ceremony in Poughkeepsie, NY on November 29, 2007. Cheers!
Here's Great Grandpa Popple contemplating his trip to Germany in August 27.
This is the thankful Zeman Family at Gma and Gumpy's house for Thanksgiving. It's Daddy Craig, daughters Isabel and Zoe, and Mommy Judy. Priceless!
Although Ben and Andy could not be present in person, Craig made sure to include them in spirit. Here you see the WII characters, Ben and Andy, that Craig created. The two of them (guided by Craig and Gumpy) enjoyed a number of virtual bowling games. Not tellin' who won!
Zoe and Daddy communicate their thanks for each other on Thanksgiving Day.
Deep in thought, here you see Isabel, constructing a huge tower out of a board game's tiles. She was delighted that the tower began to lean, in this picture. Instantly, it crumpled to the floor!
The Bell was feeling a little disconcerted, when, on Thanksgiving Day, the grownups wanted to watch the Packers and she wanted to watch her new Scooby Do video. Aha, Papi to the rescue! Here, you see the fort Papi designed over Izzie's little white table. You can see her computer, showing the movie, in the background.
Isabel and Mama work on the Thankful Tree. Isabel tells Mama what she is thankful for, and the thought is written on paper and posted on the tree. Throughout Thanksgiving Day, other family members added their thoughts, as well.
Isabel, asleep, after a fun evening of video, book reading, ice cream, and playing with stuffed animals at Gma and Gumpy's house.
Here's Gumpy during a mid-November babysitting stint. It's all in the entertainment!
Isabel says, "Hey, look at Zoe! She is smiling at me!"
Isabel and Gumpy are enjoying a leisurely boat ride.
That sister of mine, that Isabel, is quite cool! I am happy she liked the birthday card I gave her.
Here's Isabel, swimming at Great Wolf. Note she is calm, and she is on her tummy. Wow!
Looks like Papi is enjoying Bela's new present!
Isabel loved opening her presents the morning of her birthday. The evening before, her presents awaited her opening, but Iz was fighting off an illness. Here, she is a happy girl!
Isabel, Daddy Craig and her special birthday
Such fun it is to be the Birthday Girl! Isabel is the star.
Isabel enjoyed a special birthday drink. Her entree? Macaroni and cheese!
Wowee! I love Isabel's birthday party fun. I can't wait until I, the Zoe, am 4 years old!
The Bell was a tiny tad under the weather at her birthday celebration.
Isabel's birthday room at the Great Wolf in Wisconsin Dells was finely decorated!
The beautiful , spunky granddaughters with their enchanted grandma.
Here's Isabel in the Great Wolf hotel room, all set to head on down to the water park area. Hooray!
Isabel is shown admiring her new ballerina jewelry box. Other fun gifts were a Hello Kitty light-up shirt, (pink, natch), a personalized Scooby Doo book, featuring Iz, Zoe, Ben and Andy, a Christmas music box, and another book about the miracle of the Iz being born and how the world celebrated (and keeps celebrating!)
The Bell came home with Grandma after school. First order of business was to get busy with markers and stickers in the Bell's very own artist sketch book. She named her creation "The Prize."