This weekend we had the privilege of dedicating Elle at our AMAZING Church! It was a great service and it was also a special day! It was Father's Day! And we had a lot of Dad's to spend it with: Paul's Dad, his Grandad and my Dad! We were missing our awesome Step-Dad's, Lee and Ray so much though! We love all of our Dad's and are so thankful for them! I am also so very thankful for my wonderful husband who is an incredible Daddy to Landon and Elle (and Beyah and Bohdi of course). :) During the dedication Paul and I stood up in front of the entire Church and agreed to 3 principles in raising our sweet baby girl. Last year we dedicated Landon and it was just as special!
First Principle: Paul held Elle as we vowed to have Daddy be the spiritual leader in the household, so that Elle may walk in the abundant life that Christ offers, provide a Christian home of love and peace, and to raise her in truth of our Lord's discipline and instruction. Second Principle: To live the life God has called for us as parents, so that our children may see it being lived out and learn by example. Third Principle: To uphold her in prayer and encourage her to one day trust Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord.
We believe that because children belong to God and are given by grace as gifts to parents, it is only proper and appropriate that children be dedicated back to God. It was a beautiful service and we are so thankful to have been able to do this with both of our children. Deuteronomy 6-7 says, "Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up".
It was a great day. Enjoy the pictures!
Up on stage when the called Elle's name! It was a great moment!
They flashed her picture up on the large screen as they presented us with her very first Bible with her name engraved in it...very special.
Over 30 families dedicated their children to God! Our Church does this once a year and always on Father's Day!
Paul and Elle taking a picture with Gramsey!
Great picture with Grandad and Gramsey!
My Dad and Paul's Grandad were chatting away and I interupted them for a quick pic! :)
4 Generations! Just like last year...but this time Elle was able to be in it!
Grandad and Landon playing out in the parking lot after Church.
Landon passed out on Grandad's shoulder while we were waiting for a table for our 'traditional' Father's Day lunch at The Brett's Waterway Cafe.
Great picture of Great Grandad, Gramsey, Grandad and the kiddos after Landon was waking up!
Gramsey looking over Elle. Such a sweet moment.
Still waiting for a table, but it made for some great quality time together outside overlooking the marina.
Grandad found the best way to hold Landon...sit him on the ledge and let his weight rest on that vs. holding him haha. Genious!
Sweet sweet face.
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