Alyssa

Being asked to me a God-Parent is such an honor…When Cindy asked me to be her first born’s Godmother 8 years ago I wasn’t sure of the responsibilities it called for but was very excited and blessed to take on that role.   Then a few years later I was asked by MY godmother to be the godmother of her son in Ireland…I can say I’m truly blessed with 2 wonderful godchildren!

August 2004…Cindy, my best friend since 3rd grade, was excited to have her first baby…you can’t tell by this picture…she was super excited to NOT be pregnant anymore!! (heehee Cindy don’t kill me for posting this pic!!)

Cindy went in for her routine check on August 24th and doctor said she was losing fluid and would have to be induced.  So the fun started!!!

We all zipped over after work (back in my lifeguarding days at Jurupa Lagoon)…and we spent the night on the floor at Kaiser…anxiously awaiting our Little Alyssa’s arrival…we were young and didn’t get the concept that it could literally take HOURS/DAYS to have a baby…but we all waited as long as we could!

And finally on August 25th, 2004 Alyssa Brianne arrived!! We were all so happy!

She was so cute…tons of fur (just like her Auntie Erin!)…loved her!

See…she wasn’t sure about me even on her first birthday!!! haha

But in July of 2005 Cindy and Ray had Alyssa baptized by her Uncle Kevin. I was the Godmother and Raymond best friend, Edwin was her Godfather! It was the coolest thing…full immersion at the Cathedral of Our Lady in Los Angeles and Alyssa LOVED it…she clapped her hands after being dunked 3 times! What baby does that??

Its eight years later…and that little baby we fell in love with is now 8 years old. I can’t say I have been the best godmother but I try! You know I always tell myself that you NEED to be there for her…like at soccer games and school performances…but life somehow can get in the way! But I hope she knows I love her…and will be with her forever and ever!