Thursday, May 27, 2010

Alexa's Dedication


Be strong and courageous. Do not fear, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6

This last weekend, we had the joy of celebrating Alexa's Dedication at church with our families. It was a beautiful day and a really wonderful time together. We are SO thankful for everyone who was able to make it to celebrate. Everyone who came was from 'out of town' and some of our family even canceled plans to be there...many many thanks! It was a very special day in Alexa's life that held much meaning, and I bet, one day relatively soon, she will look back at these pictures and smile... :) The verse above is a verse Doug & I chose for Alexa to be read during her dedication. It's our hope that that she will be a strong and courageous woman who chooses not to live in fear, but chooses to trust God and knows and lives in HIS love. And, there is no fear in love...perfect love (God's love) casts out all fear.

Thank you, family!

Love & Hugs,
Doug, Katie & Alexa


At Church before the ceremony with Daddy, Jenna & Liam.

Praying for Alexa during her dedication.

Doug, myself & Alexa with Godmother, Kelly, and the Godfather, Steve.
We put Alexa down for a nap right after the dedication service and when she awoke...instant joy! Here she is enjoying Godmom, Aunt Kelly.

If I could have one photo that would 'describe' our Alexa's personality...well, this one might be a candidate :) Here she is with her cousins, Chloe, Jenna, & Liam

sweet.

Alexa with her two younger cousins on both sides and two great Aunties.
Aunt Allison and Emerson & Aunt Erica and Chloe.

A family photo that Steve took at the end of the day (thank you, Steve!)

"Come here, lil' cousin, let me help you with your hairbow. "

I am love my Godmother SOOOOOO much that I must pull her hair and kiss her!

Grandma & Aunt Valerie enjoying some cupcakes & coffee later in the afternoon.

Godfather, Uncle Steve, Uncle Daniel & Grandpa John

Monday, May 10, 2010

Back from a (Photo) Blogging Hiatus!

Hey Everyone!! I'm back... and ready to do more photo-blogging. :) It's been a busy few months for sure! And, here's some recent photos from Mother's Day that Doug took of Alexa & I and a few extras. Alexa is now 7.5 months! She LOVES to walk (she holds our fingers and will walk for hours a day), still dislikes being on our tummy (we wonder if she will want to crawl!) and has said a couple words "Mom" (pronounced ...'MAAHHMMM') and "Hi" (pronounced as 'Hi-ah'). I honestly can't believe she hasn't said "Dadda" yet....she loves her Daddy! She has lots of personality and is very strong (and strong-willed!). We love her so much, and as Doug said recently "Alexa's default state of being is JOY...that's a good example for all of us."
Enjoy the pics!
Kate & Alexa (blogging buddy)


personality?!






Aaron (Doug's old roommate in Chicago) & Alexa
Papa (Doug's Dad) & Alexa this past Sunday

One of my favorites taken at 7 months :)