Christening gown

When I returned from Martha's Vineyard this summer, I brought with me the family Christening gown that Mom and Dad bought in Lisbon, Portugal in May 1980. This gown (click image to enlarge) is almost thirty years old! It was still in its original box, yellowed, with some stains on the front. So I sent it to the dry cleaners a few weeks ago, and they were able to make it look very white and clean again, along with the bonnet.

Also inside the box were two pairs of booties and a list of the babies who have worn the gown. They were (all cousins or siblings):

1. Justin Alexander Power - 9 Nov 1980
   
2. Brandon Thomas Power - 12 Jun 1983
   
3. Brian Michael McGrath - 28 Oct 1984
   
4. Sean Douglas Brown - 19 Aug 1990
   
5. Colin Leo Power - 13 Oct 1991
   

Due to the uncertain nature of events that will occur, we are tossing around the idea of having the baby baptized right away in the hospital after birth, followed by a more formal Baptism a few months later at our church. That might be a good time for some family to visit.