A shower cruise for Christine and Jamie

Christine and Jamie were the guests of honor at a shower hosted by Christine's mother, Julie, on a Spirit of NJ cruise around New York Harbor. Ladies (and a few gents) from the New Jersey, New York and Maryland branches of the family, along with Jamie's mom, Bonnie, enjoyed partying and sightseeing on a warm sunny Saturday.

In the group photo are: in front, left to right, Kathy, Vivien with Charlie, Cathy, Stephanie; and standing, left to right, Kathy, Shanna, Mary, Julie, Bonnie, Jamie, Christine, Shannon, Andy and Dan.

Bonnie had previously hosted a shower on Cape Cod attended by New England branches of the family.

Here's a selection of photos of the party - click any image for a larger view.

Lucy receives sacrament of Baptism

Lucy Jean, the daughter of Shanna and Rick, was baptised on Sunday, Aug. 11, at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge, N.J.

Rick's sister, Steph, is Lucy's godmother and Shanna's brother, Kevin, is her godfather.

Lucy with her parents and godparents after the ceremony

Cousins and second cousins

Following the ceremony, family and friends enjoyed fine food, drink and each other's company at a reception at Aldo & Gianni Restorante in Montvale. Among the guests were Lucy's second cousins: Bea, 4; her 3-week old brother Jack; and Charlie, whose first birthday is coming up Sept. 9.