We had Rose’s baby dedication on Sunday this week.  It was so special to share that experience with our dear friends, Stephanie and Phil, and all our friends and family at the Euc!  We pray Rose grows up to know her creator God in a passionate real way that gives her happiness and hope for her life!

 

These pictures just crack me up.  They are so baby Rose… Mike shared with the group that Rose always comes to us with arms wide open and throws herself trustingly into us, and he said she has taught him to live with arms wide open.  It’s true.  She goes full out, with no inhibitions, and we love and admire that about Rose.

             

It’s amazing how your heart fills up and overflows for each little miracle.  I love each one as if they are the only one and in totally different ways.  They are my best friends (of course with Mike being at the top of that list) and I know they feel valued, secure, and loved unconditionally.  It’s all so special and so perfect! 

The Horton girls came to join in the commitment and celebrate Rose.  It was super special having them join us for sure!

Kay Kay and Grandpapa came too which was really neat having them join us as well.  Anna Kate was a hot mess in this picture, which I love!  One of the babies pulled out her bow, but she just kept on playing.  Sweet Noelle wanted to match Rose, so she picked out a white dress just like Rose’s. 

There’s so much I want to say about this service, but suffice it to say, it was intimate and freeing, and felt so real as we dedicated ourselves and our daughter to God.  We promised to do everything in our power to raise her to be a kind, compassionate, and giving person, as we follow the example of Jesus Christ.  Amen!