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Louis James was baptized on May 24, 2015.  My sister, Abby, and Taylor's brother, Landon, so kindly agreed to be godparents. I'm sure they will be the best.  Lou was swimming in his baptism gown, but I was adamant that he wore it. This gown was first worn by my great grandmother at her baptism in 1910. Since then, it has been worn by several people in the following generations. Louis is the fifth generation in our line to wear it, following my grandma, my mom, and then me. It was also worn by my uncle, sister, and cousin. After Louis's baptism, my grandma and her sister decided to place it in a local county museum. Very special. Louis, I hope and pray that you grow to appreciate your faith and that you always turn to God for guidance and thankfulness.

My dearest Louis, This first month of motherhood has been one of the most emotional months of my life. It's been full of smiles, tears (from both you and mommy), very little sleep, and lots and lots of cuddles. Most days we barely make it out of our pajamas, and I wouldn't have it any other way. As you grow by the minute, I try to take mental notes of things I never want to forget about the day you entered this world and your first month of life. Like how it rained the entire day you were born. How you would make these little squeaking noises when you slept in the hospital. We joked that you had been listening to Luna too much while in the womb. (They sounded just like little puppy squeaks.) The first story I read to you was Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump. You didn't seem to care. The faces you make. You seriously have the best facial expressions, and I have about a million pictures on my phone to prove it. Your monster feet. Lou, if you got anyth...