Parent Child Dedication

Is Jon doing the funky chicken? No, today was Parent Child Dedication at our church. We stood before family (Grandma, Granddad, Meme, Papa, Aunt Diane, Aunt Sue, Aunt A, Uncle D, Mad Dog, Em, Andrea, Carlee, and Jennifer) and church friends and dedicated ourselves to helping Katie grow to know and love Jesus. She was a happy baby throughout the service. She was vocal too. Jon had to put a pacifier in her mouth to keep her from out preaching the pastor. Parents were asked to select a scripture reference for their child. We selected Colossians 1:9-10.

Since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.

I read this verse while pregnant with Katie. Since we knew Katie was on the way we have been praying for her. The rest of the verse expresses our hope for her as she grows.

We had lunch at our house after church. A picture of the meal is included here. We served chicken sausage and mushroom lasagna, beef and tomato lasagna, Italian veggie salad, and Neiman Marcus cookies. Yum!

The men watched the Cowboy game. As you can see from the photo, it was very relaxing.

Mad Dog entertained herself by making unique jewelry. It was a great day spent with family. We were so happy to have many of our family members present to share Katie's special day.

Also of note:

Katie wore pantyhose for the first time today!

Katie and Daddy are twins!