Allie's baby dedication

This past Sunday Allie was dedicated to Jesus at our church! We vowed to raise her in the Word and to dedicate her life and our training with a faith in our Lord and Savior. Her dedication was the day after her and Maggie's birthday party, so it was a busy weekend indeed. It was also my SMIL's birthday. Since the dedication fell the same weekend as the birthday party, my cousin, Rachel was still in town so I was very happy to have her at the dedication along with my parents, aunt Patti & uncle Don, plus Daniel's parents & siblings.

The dedication part of the service was much shorter than the one at Hunter Street with our other three kids, but there was a reception afterwards with food, pictures and a gift. We received a jar of marbles that represented the weeks we have with Allie from birth through graduation. It's meant to show the short amount of time we have to influence our children, particularly in an age where a belief in Jesus is not a popular one. The jar came with instructions to take out a marble per week plus certain ones for milestones- like birthdays, accepting Jesus, graduation, etc. It's really neat, I should take a picture of it. Thanks to all who came out to share our special day with our baby girl!! Love you Allie and I pray you will grow to learn and know Jesus and accept him as your personal Lord and Savior.