Claire's dedication

 Claire is now 3 and a half months old! Hard to believe! She has grown so much and is learning new things each day! Today we were able to dedicate her to Christ with our friends and family. Our church believes that baptism should be an individual choice so instead of baby baptisms they have baby dedications where the parents are dedicating their child to Christ and making a commitment to raise their child in a Christian home. Here are some pics of our day!

 (It kind of looks like we are on a game show but it's just the background and lighting that happened to be up at the time!) :)

 We had to point out all of our lovely family and friends that came to support us!

 Our friends and family gathering around us to pray for our little Claire.

 

Us with our little angel.

 

 Auntie Em and Gavin couldn't get enough hugs and kisses.

 Claire and her God parents, Auntie Arielle and Uncle Kirt. They have been on the journey to have a family for quite some time now and have recently started the adoption journey! We were so happy they agreed to be these special people in Claire's life and we can't wait until the day Claire has a new cousin to play with!

Parent Declaration:

1. I will treasure my child as a gift from God on loan to me.

2. I will teach my child of God's love and of His gift of eternal life through His Son Jesus.

3. I will give grace to my child, as grace has been given to me.

4. I will forgive my child, as I have been forgiven.

5. I will accept responsibility for helping my child discover her God given purpose in life.