Ava's Dedication Weekend- Part 1

This weekend we had lots of family in town to help us celebrate Ava's dedication at church on Sunday. Our church does not have the traditional baby baptism, rather an opportunity for parents to dedicate their babies to the Lord. We were so fortunate to have Ava's grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, and great aunts join us for such an important event. The weather was not kind this weekend but they came out anyway to love and support our Ava. (several family members couldn't make it but we know they were there in spirit)

Here are a few pictures from the weekend. I will post pictures from the actual dedication soon.

Family photo

(top- Gramielle, Papa Jim, Great Aunt Sah, Uncle Greg, Aunt Alli, Kay Kay

bottom- Bpop, Gigi, Mimi, Mikey, Me, Ava, Great Granny Jean, Aunt Bri, Great Aunt Konnie, sister Macy dog)

Showing off her pretty white dress and flower headband


and cute embroidered bloomers with her name on them

some of the papparrazi taking pics of Miss A

Since we are teething now she loves to suck on this teething toy that has an ice cube in it.

Mimi, Ava, Kay Kay

Ava and Gramielle

Ava with B-Pop and Gigi

Sisters and Ava

And you betcha we got in some craft time before Kay Kay and Mimi left. We are not a family of "Martha Stewarts" but somehow it has become a fun way to spend time together. (I was making them a pumpkin dishtowel for Fall and my mom and Mimi were making more clipboards for work friends since they fell in love with my mom's)



There was no shortage of love for Ava this weekend. I absolutely love having our families together at our house. I am overwhelmed with happiness when I see Ava with her family and how much they love and adore her. It makes me a proud mom and reminds me of all our many blessings. It's one of life's sweet moments!