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Mother's Day

Mother's Day is always a special day, but this year it was even more special because we dedicated Delaney to the Lord at church. I love this tradition - every year on Mother's Day, the babies that have been born in our church that year are dedicated. It's saying that we will raise this child in a Christian home, teaching her the ways of Jesus, and preparing her to one day make the decision to live her life for Christ. The occasion is also a chance for the congregation to affirm that they, too, will help us on our parenting journey.

This year there were 5 babies: 4 girls and 1 boy. Delaney was the oldest at 9 months. The youngest was just 3 weeks old. Needless to say, Delaney WANTED to be very busy on the stage and being held was not one of her priorities. Luckily, when Pastor Linda held her for her blessing, she was very enamored with the ceiling fans and all the people watching her.

Unfortunately, we forgot to take her pacifier out during this. She really doesn't take it that often, but when she's tired, she likes it. And - she was tired. So, she had her pacifier. Oh well! I suppose God didn't care that she had it in her mouth!




In the evening, we went to see African Cats (the new DisneyNature movie) with my parents and my sister's family. What a great movie - and it turned out to be a great Mother's Day movie because it focused on 2 mothers: a cheetah and a lion. What different lives they lead! Anyway, it was really fun. Cambry didn't watch much of it; she preferred to get up and down, up and down. It was a good thing there were very few of us in the theater!

Afterwards, we went to Panera Bread, a favorite of my mom's (and me). The men weren't as impressed, but they managed! It was MOTHER'S Day, after all!




Cambry was happy to sit far away from us as long as she had her M&M's. Yes, we smuggle our own snacks in for movies!


Me, my mom, and my sister -- we don't have that many pictures of us together. This was a good opportunity. It was great to do something fun together. With busy schedules, this just doesn't happen that often. And Mom - she's been through a rough year with pain, LOTS of pain. She is anticipaitng hip replacement surgery on June 2 - I don't think that day can come fast enough for her! Mom, know that you are prayed over every day: for patience, for relief, for healing. We love you and hang in there!

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