Dedication Day

Nathanael had his baby dedication today! It was special to have a few minutes with our church family to pray for him and dedicate his life to the Lord. The girls dressed up for the occasion this morning. Babies were bathed, bed-heads were wetted and combed, and a strict hair bow limit was in effect, which is unusual around here...

I think Charis' plastic rainbow flip-flops still expressed her individuality quite well, don't you? And Hannie ended up with an extra clip in her hair by the time we got to church. I hid it underneath the ribbons of the first bow, and we were both happy.

Than Man is starting to smile! He saved his first big grin for today, and I happened to have my camera ready, so here it is!

Looking very dapper, my boy. 

Precious baby!