Samuel David Forbes Parker

Sammy boy was christened today at St Andrew's Church in Hove at 12.30pm by Father Jonathan. It was a lovely service although Sam fell out of the pew and got a big bump to his head whilst we were singing along to 'All Things Bright & Beautiful'. After the service we all came back home to celebrate with lots of food, drink and 'Sam's sweet shop' - which the children and the adults seem to love.

It was fantastic weather for November so we ushered everyone into the garden for Tim to give a short speech and toast to our little fella - Sammy boy. We also sang Happy Birthday to Grandad as it was his birthday this week. Everyone then danced to 'Reach for the Stars' which is now becoming a Parker family tradition! At tea time we did present opening and Sam got lots of fantastic gifts, so thank you all for being so generous.

Everyone had left by 8.30pm and the house looked like it had hosted a really good party... plus I think our recycling has never seen so many empty bottles, I think there will be a few sore heads tomorrow morning! Thank you all for coming and hope you had a good day celebrating the beginning of our little fella's life.


At the church


Grandad playing the violin


Sam with his godparents: Aunty Jo, Uncle Murphy and Aunty Susie


The christening clan


The little people enjoying Sam's sweet shop


Some of the ladies


Reach for the stars!