Saul's baptism baby photos at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

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Brunch at Pangas Beach Club – Saul’s Baptism:

Oh-my-word, I don’t think little Saul could be a cuter baby! Dressed in an adorable white baby romper for his baptism and sporting some pretty cool Converses, Saul was the happiest baby during his baptism at Santa Maria Church in Tamarindo last week. According to Saul’s dad Frank, Saul loves water and it totally showed as this little guy was all smiles and laughs as the pastor baptized him, washing his head with water.

Saul's baptism at Santa Maria Church in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Saul's baptism at Santa Maria Church in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Following Saul’s baptism, his parents Frank and Mari celebrated this little guy’s big day over a delicious brunch with family and friends at Pangas Beach Club on the beach in Tamarindo. And a delicious brunch it was, with fresh pineapple, mango, papaya, a delicious chicken salad, and holy smokes the french toast was AMAZING! Dusted with coconut flakes, I think it may have been the best french toast I have ever had, and as a former New Yorker I have some high standards for brunch!

Mother playing airplane with her baby boy on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Sunday brunch at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.
Black and white photo of baby boy looking into the distance at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Father and his baby boy looking at the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

During the brunch I snuck away Saul, Frank, and Mari for some photos under one of Pangas’ beautiful trees. Saul loved being thrown in the air by his dad (or in Frank’s words, “chuck him in the air”), giggling the whole time. And, oh-my-word, the way Saul looks at his mom Mari when she sings to him – – his whole face just lights up! Such a happy, happy baby! In fact, not once during the day did I see Saul cry. The little guy almost made it to the very end of his Baptism brunch, but with a little help from his dad’s loving touch and rocking, he fell right asleep in his dad’s arms. 

Baby boy laughing as his dad throws him in the air in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Mother and her baby boy on the beach at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

High heels and baby Converses on a chair at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Mother and her baby boy smiling on the beach at Pangas Beach Club, Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Baby boy about to fall asleep in his father's arms at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Father and his baby boy at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

¡Feliz Bautismo Saul! You are so darn cute – – and you look so much like your awesome dad, facial expressions and all!

XOXO,
Kristen

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Saul opening his baptism gift at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Baby boy biting a wood chair at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Saul's baptism brunch at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Baptism towel and candle for Saul's baptism at Santa Maria Church in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Saul's baptism brunch at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Family photo at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Saul's baptism brunch at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Mother and her baby boy after his baptism in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

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