Adam and I wanted to say a big thank you to our family who came to share in the celebration, and also to Sutton's godparents Matt and Rachael who spent many hours on the road to come and support us.
Before we left for church, we took a few photos.
Our fun little family.
Sutton with Rachael and Matt.
Rachael was such an amazing and supportive friend through all our fertility struggles and I feel so blessed for her to be a part of Sutton's life!
Hanging out before the ceremony began.
After a video and message from our children's pastor, they played a slideshow with a picture and name for each baby who was being dedicated. When our baby's name was played, we got up and went to stand on stage for a song, vows, and a prayer.
We had over 60 babies who were dedicated today, and since our last name falls towards the beginning of the alphabet, we were among the first to be called, so we were in the back on stage. Here's a picture where you can just make out Adam's head.
Our cute little niece Aubrynn was excited all week about "Sutton's Event" and here she is praying.
Afterwards there was a reception with cookies and lemonade. Our friends Audra and Justin dedicated their baby Austin as well, so it was fun to share this with them. We finished off the evening with Rachael and Matt at Chili's and Orange Leaf before they headed back up to KC.
Adam and I feel so undeservedly blessed to be Sutton's parents. He is already such an amazing little man and the light of our lives. I pray that we can be the example of godly, loving people that he needs to raise him right. We want our baby son to grow up to be an honest, accepting, forgiving, and righteous man who loves the Lord! It was so awesome to stand up and share our commitment with our family, friends, and fellow parents today.
It was a beautiful ceremony. I really like how they did it this year. It was fun to see so many people I knew dedicating their babies too. Sutton looked so handsome.
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