It started with a garden party on Saturday....tulip sugar cookies, "dirt" ice cream, tulip-shaped watermelon, and gummy bugs! It was a sweet time with family and friends at our house. After eating ice cream and getting sticky, the kids splashed and rinsed off in a few pools. Fun was had by all. I will never forget Kate eating the ice cream cone like she knew exactly what to do!
Then on Sunday we dedicated her to the Lord at church. I love how our church does this. It is a special time that really focuses on one child - praying for them, asking for the Lord's blessing on their life, and encouraging the church to pray for them. Will spoke a beautiful blessing over her while I held her and Jack and Josie stood beside me. It was a sweet time as a family as Jack looked up at her adoringly.
(This is Pastor Bill as he encourages and challenges the church to pray for Kate as she grows.)
Will said that the name Katherine comes from the Greek word "katharos" meaning purity. Our prayer for her is a life of purity, following Jesus Christ and being set apart for Him. Her middle name Joy speaks for itself...and we do pray that she would know the joy that only comes from knowing Christ, all the while sharing His joy with others.
2 comments:
Happy bday Kate. I love the tulips!
We had a great time at the garden party - perfect in every way. Kate was such an angel! Love the family pic - frame worthy. She looked beautiful in her dress. Looking forward to hanging out with J&J tomorrow.
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