10 days without Internet

So I know that many of you are still checking the blog on a regular basis, because I have gotten calls about why there are not new pictures up yet...well as strange as this may seem given that we don't live in a developing world country, we have been without internet at our house for 10 days and the internet gods from Charter aren't due to come until next Tuesday to assess the situation. Amazing!!

But enough bad news, we are settling in perfectly! Mateo is adjusting wonderfully to his new surroundings. We were able to baptize him last Sunday (as per the original schedule) and he got passed around to all our friends and even without a nap, he did not result to melt-down mode. One of our friends commented about how bonded he was to us, because he was happy being passed around--but whenever he saw Matt or I--he would hold out his arms to us. It is amazing to feel that kind of love.

The pictures attached to this entry include my best friend from high school--Melissa Chilson and her beau Ryan holding Mateo at the pre-baptism dinner the night before. Then we have Mateo's Godfather, Josiah Kelley anointing him with the sign of the cross just as Mass was beginning on Sunday. The next picture is his "God-Family", aptly named by soon to be five year old "god-sister" Maggie Kelley, along with "god-sister" Lily Kelley, and "god-mom" Shannon Kelley (sporting "god-sibling to be named in late November--aka K3"). There is a picture of our priest, Fr. William, doing the actual baptising with water...Mateo had been sleeping until that very moment, and he didn't even scream to be awakened by cold water. That's certainly a god moment in our books. And finally, in our parish, we close mass with a blessing on the priest...this time, he invited us up, and the parish blessed us in our new family. To feel such a part of a community, and so surrounded by the love of God and family and friends...is a day I will never forget!

My parents came from North Idaho for a visit, but that gets an entry of its own, so we can show off more pictures...I'm typing that one next.

Hope all is well...love from Oregon!! Sarah & Matt & Mateo