At the week’s onset, Xavier Ryan was baptized and christened into the world of believers, removing original sin from his soul. Although I’ve been taught these beliefs myself from as far back as I can remember, I looked upon that innocent face and could not grasp the concept of sin in this tiny and beautiful body. Nonetheless, the rituals made us all feel better for the task. Brother Dan rolled in from Virginia, sister Lisa and family drove the trek across the state from Pittsburgh.
Our daughter Erin and Carolyn’s brother Mike stood in as the proverbial godparents, and then the parents hosted both families to a festive luncheon at the Riverwinds Country Club on the Delaware River. 
By late afternoon we headed back to Lake In Wood as Erin was coming to enjoy the campground for a few days.
Thank You Larry, as usual you wrote beautiful
comments’ on the occasion of the Christening…
our little Xavier is so the picture of innocence
can’t wait to see the rest of your pictures….
say Hi to Robin…..love Pat and Jim
Larry & Robin,
This was great. As we have said, there is nothing like being a grandparent.
Thanks for sharing.
Stoney & Judy
Such a beautiful child, can’t wait to meet him, and visit with his Grandparents and parents again…..and what a beautiful Godmother he has, huh? Are you gonna post more pictures? Hoping to see you soon. Deb