Sunday, May 24, 2009

Lila's Baby Dedication


Last weekend we had Lila's baby dedication at church. As you can see...she looked like an angel! At our church a baby dedication is really a parent commitment to raise your child in the church so they can one day know the Lord too.

My parents and the Woods were able to be there. Thanks guys for hanging around late on Sunday! It meant so much to knowing y'all were there supporting us! You can literally see the joy on Ryan's face in this picture :) Thanks Shannon and Susan for coming too!

This is our pastor Greg Matte. We adore him! Our usually smiley baby was very subdued for some reason. Must be stage fright...or she could have uncle Stacey's nervous stomach. About 3 seconds before we walked up there Lila spit up all over herself. Seeing as I didn't have a burp cloth, I wiped it into my hand and just held it there:)

The church does a special parent commitment service 2 times a year. It is before the evening church service, just for these families and friends. It was an awesome service! There is something amazing about watching your husband get on his knees before the Lord!

Pastor Greg's words were very encouraging and at the same time so challenging. Raising a child to love themselves, others and the Lord is a daunting task. Knowing we have the prayers of all our family is comforting.

Here is the sweet baby happy after the show was over.

We were saying goodbye to our girls in the parking lot.

This is one sweet picture of my favorite people!!


8 comments:

angie said...

That is such a sweet picture of josh and lila!!! You know I love you all three very much. I am posting a very similar post:-). You all looked so pretty that day.

The Junods said...

Angel indeed! She looks precious. What a special time and like you said, so challenging!

I LOVE Lila's dress, socks and shoes. Sure didn't show any spit up. :)

Katy said...

That first picture is just precious! Yes--very angelic. :) And---I can see you in her in that one! I love how she's changing.
Ryan's face did crack me up in the family pic. Hurry up and get to Waco!!!

Shannon said...

BEUATIFUL Kacey! What an incredible service. I told Angie and Caryn that I am very jealous. Our church doesn't do a very personal baby dedication at all. So neat and such a great day for Lila to look back on. Lila looked like an angel. I am going to get to meet her and hold her one day, aren't I?

Caryn said...

So sweet Kacey, you and your baby girl are just Beautiful!!!!! I am so sad that we weren't able to be there in person, but I know it was a great service. What a blessing to have a husband on his knees for you and yours. Love yoU!!

Kensie said...

Lila looks precious and the dedication looks so sweet! I think baby dedications are awesome!

EDENS said...

she looks like a little doll. so cute. what a great weekend for you guys.

Rachel and Matt said...

What a great looking family! I love the last picture with Lila and Josh. How awesome that Greg Matte is your pastor. He is so amazing! I hope the move goes well for you and your little family!