Carrie was baptized today at St. John’s Catholic Church in Middletown, OH. Mom and Drew went up with me. I am her godfather and took part in the baptism ceremony. She is so beautiful. We took a few pictures.

Carmen said something to me on the phone later in the day that was not quite right. In fact, it was just plain fiction. She told me that she had a private conversation with the monsignor before the ceremony. He asked her if I was gay. She asked him why he was asking such a question. He said that he observed that I have earrings in each ear. He figured a man must be gay if he has both ears pierced. Mom took some pictures. The picture of me below only shows my left side. Notice the absence of an earring. I wasn't wearing any in either ear.

I’m planning on having a family gathering on February 22 for my birthday. I invited Carmen and Carrie to come down. I told them that they could stay with me.