The christening

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Now some people may think I'm crazy for having a birthday party one weekend and then a christening the next and in some ways I agree with them.  However I decided to have them both separate because I think it's nice to have different parties for the occasions. The christening didn't take much organising because I didn't have a big party afterwards. I didn't have to spend all that money on a hall, decorations, food etc or have the added stress of sorting it all out. All I had to do was book the church, do the invitations and book Jimmy Spices, yes Jimmy Spices. I told everyone if they want to come and carry on the celebration we would be going out for lunch and they paid for themselves.  Genius I hear you shout well not really I stole the idea from the very smart Kammy who after my beautiful godaughter Jai'la's christening we all went to a delicious Chinese restaurant. 

The service was performed by Father Oliver at All Saints Church in Small Heath. It was a beautiful service and Zaynah didn't cry when the water was poured over her head. 

Getting ready 



Grandad and Zaynah 


                                                                                    Zaynah and Aunty Yvonne

Zaynah with Uncle Chris

                                                                                   Father Oliver baptising Zaynah

Zaynah, mommy and the godparent's

                                                                                    Aunty Di and Zaynah

Mommy and Zaynah

                                                                                   Uncle Tony and Zaynah

Julia and Zaynah 

                                                                                    Aunty Kam and Zaynah

     Nanny Pat and Zaynah 


                                                                                                            Zaynah and Nshae


Cake made by Jen x











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