Week 4 of Isla's life....

Dear Diary,

The beginning of week four of our darling daughter's life saw her being baptized! Our own minister has been off ill for quite some time so we were concerned that we wouldn't be able to have her baptized at Gardenmore but in Colorado. The minister from 1st Larne Presbyterian was assigned to be in our church yesterday so the opportunity was available for which we are very thankful.

We had a lovely day however Nanny Black couldn't attend as she is ill and had to be hospitalized yesterday. We pray that soon she may be well enough to come home to her family.

Isla Jennifer Black wearing her daddy's baptismal gown


My cousin Marie Vandenberg is back in N. Irleand for a few days and was able to join us for this happy occasion. We wish Marie well as she moves to Scotland later this week.

Jenna Black with Isla


Erin couldn't wait to hold her little cousin!

Amy also did a great job of holding Isla and perhaps a future babysitter for her!

Today is also a big day for me -- Colin is in Galway today and tomorrow so I will be alone with Isla overnight for the first time!! So far, so good, no problems. We are having a beautiful sunny day and we've been out for an afternoon stroll which she loves.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Heather, Colin & Isla