Lucy's Baby Dedication

Such a wonderful & special day!
Lucia Grace was dedicated at Centralia Community Church of God this past Sunday. It was a wonderful time for a few of our close friends & family members. My childhood pastor, Darcy Fast, said very beautiful words about Lucy & our family. The baby dedication is something very special in the Church of God, it's almost more for the parents, as we said vows to raise Lucy in a Christian home. We had four generations there - both on my dad's & my mom's side. The dedication was done during the contemporary service which has youthful vibrant music - Lucy just loved the worship time!! After her dedication, I could tell she was still pretty active when it was time to be quiet & listen to the sermon, so she & I headed to the back baby room. It was like a Sunday school reunion for me! Two of my good old church friends were in there with their babies, we had a great time all together! Love you both Katie Gilmore & Heather Sherman! =)

After the church service, my parents hosted a wonderful gathering at their home up on the hill. It was a perfectly sunny afternoon & Lucy had a great time with everyone! She even managed about a 90 minute nap in the middle! Our sweet little girl was in good spirits all day, such a blessing! One of the most special parts of the entire day was when my brother (also Lucy's Godfather, Mark) said the blessing before we ate our delicious meal. Mark has become such a special part of Lucy's life & it really showed through the words he shared. We love you so much, Mark! Here are a few of my favorite photos of the day!

Lucy & Grandma Susan A - thank you so much for such a wonderful day! My mom did an incredible job hosting a wonderful gathering at their home after church. Great big thanks to Grandma & Grandpa!

Lucy & Grandma Susan W - it was so nice of Randy's parents to make the drive down to Centralia for Lucy's dedication! They drove down from Lakewood, watched the dedication, briefly visited at my parents house & then jetted back up north because Dennis was covering the afternoon shift at Sotto Voce! Randy & I are both so blessed to have such giving parents!

Auntie Jaymie! Lucy & my cousin, Jaymie!

Sweet Baby Girl & her pretty linen dress - with a little support from Dad.