Baby Blessing

"My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!" Psalms 139:15-17

Sunday night was Baby Blessing at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. There were over 20 babies born in 2009! Above is the group photo taken by Kelly Bittle a few weeks ago. Her website is http://kellybittlephototgraphy.com/ , and she is wonderful! Can you find our little girl? She would be the one with the baby boobs. Ha! I'm sorry, but she is getting so chubby. Anyway, the Baby Blessing was such a sweet experience. The whole service was devoted to the little ones. We sang songs like "Jesus Loves Me" and "This Little Light of Mine." Scripture was read and several of the daddy's shared some devotional thoughts. There was a sweet slideshow, and at the end all the families and elders came on stage for a special prayer. Each baby received a Bible and some other fun goodies. There was a reception afterward with yummy petit fours and punch. Thanks Mia for sharing this experience with us! Gigi and Papa would have been there if it hadn't been for the snow and ice. Don't worry- we have it all on video, including the slideshow! Mary Ella has been the greatest blessing to us! And we're so thankful the church acknowledges what a great responsibility we have in raising our children to love and serve the Lord, takes the time to pray for us, and supports this next generation of the church.

Getting ready

Mary had a little lamb.

This bow was in her Easter basket last year from Gigi. We have been waiting for a special occasion to wear it.






On stage

Mary Ella was socializing.

Booty petit fours, punch, and arrangements of gerbera daisies

Mary Ella and her friend, Gunnar

He was holding her hand! So sweet!

My friend, Lindsay with Gunnar- we are neighbors too!

Please honor Mary Ella in your daily prayers by praying that she will:

• Have faith and follow the Holy scriptures as a foundation for her life
• Have a teachable spirit and be open to learn from others
• Have compassion for others, self-disicpline, and a servant's heart
• Display kindess, appreciation, generosity, and always pray for others
• Be a woman of faith and pureness, and be an obedient and caring friend, wife, and mother
• Be safe from disease, accident, or injury
• Be proud of who she is and all that she will become

(This list was taken from ME's goodie bag from PV).