Claire's Baby Dedication

I know it's been a while since I last blogged. Life with a full time job and two kids under the age of two can be pretty hectic, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

We celebrated this weekend with Claire's baby dedication. Just like her big brother (a little over a year ago) Claire was dedicated at Palmetto Baptist Church by Dr. Jimmy Orr. It's very special to me that both of my kids were dedicated in the same church and by the same man that married Jason and me.

Nana Cathy helped me get her dressed. After putting on her slip, dress, special big bow, lacy socks, lacy shoes, bangle bracelet, and silver ring, we were both exhausted. Nana says that she probably won't be fixed up this much again until her wedding day. Nana doesn't know that I have big plans to dress her up like this for EVERYTHING! Oh the joys of being a girl...

Anyway, here are several pictures from Claire's day. She was absolutely beautiful! The pictures don't do her justice! Paco and Nanny Nette bought her dress from Strasburg and it will soon be put away for her little girl to wear someday. Enjoy!


Jimmy and Claire



Jason and Jake during the prayer. Looks like Jake and Aunt Fabby (the photographer) forgot to close their eyes!


Our little Angel!


My side of the family


Jason's side of the family


Our latest family picture

Jake doesn't sit still for very long so we had to get one without him.


Claire with Mamew and Nanny Betty... two of her great-grandmothers.
She actually has three great-grandmothers and one great-great grandmother.


Jake loves to kiss his sissy. Just one quick smooch before he's off again.


Claire and Mommy


Claire and Nanny Nette


One of my favorite pictures of the day. Aunt Fabby has a gift for getting Jake to behave for the camera. I just wish she would share her secrets.

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