First Birthday & Dedication

To celebrate Emeline's first birthday, we celebrated by having a party with our family and small group friends from church, and by dedicating her to God. Our party plans for a sunny afternoon in the park unfortunately got rained out, but thanks to my aunt and uncle, we had a quick venue change to a beautiful and dry home. Here are some photos!

Before the party with Mommy.

Playing with Daddy.

With Greg and Elizabeth.

Family photo with Grandpa David and Grandma Susan

.Birthday girl making the rounds. She's a social girl!

Emeline's cake! Yes, one all for herself!

The cake and cupcakes for everyone else.

Blowing out her candle.

Digging in!

Cramming it in.

All messy.

Emeline's favorite part of opening presents...cards!

Our attempts to get a group baby photo (click to enlarge).

More successful attempt at getting a group baby shot, involving parents. These are the babies from our small group, minus Gracie who had a cold. Emeline, Jack, Jonah, Noah, and Josh.

Family photo.

4 Generations

Happy birthday girl.

Emeline's dedication was the next day. It was a wonderful reminder to us of the gift she is, and how grateful we are that God has blessed our lives with her.

Pastor Alex introducing the dedication.

Friends and family gather to pray.

Admiring our little gift!