Kinley's Dedication

Usually I have no excuse for being a full month late posting an important event.  But this time I actually did have an excuse...a bad one.  I had no pictures.   That's right, I didn't have any of my own pictures (at least pictures that turned out).  And so I've been patiently waiting on some of my family to send me pictures.  I'm sure glad that they took some cute ones so that we can remember Kinley's special day.

In the past few years we have been blessed to find a church that really meets our needs and that we really enjoy.   It is a Baptist church and since Earl was raised Lutheran and I was brought up in the Methodist church, the whole dedication thing was a little new to us.   After a meeting with our pastor we felt like we really understood the difference between baptism and dedication and decided that having Kinley dedicated back to the Lord in our current church was the right thing to do.

We held our breath and said a silent prayer as Pastor Jamie took Kinley from us and walked around the church with her.  To our amazement she did just fine!

Not only were we lucky enough to have both of our families in attendance, but we were blessed to have Kinley dedicated right along side her little buddy, Mara.    I almost shed a tear when Pastor Jamie talked briefly about the friendship between Megan and I that goes back so many years and then spoke of how our girls would surely be friends some day.   Neither of the girls will remember their special day, but I can say that it's one I won't forget.   I also have to say that I can only imagine what it looked like to see all 10 of us (Mowry's and Dugan's) standing up in front of the church.  My goodness we are certainly a crew!

Speaking of a crew!  This is THE.ONLY.PICTURE of all of us that day.  Sadly, it's in the gym at the church and Cooper has clearly had enough of his Sunday best outfit!

This picture is so special to me because often I am the one taking the pictures and therefore don't end up in many. 

After the church service we spent time enjoying a meal with our family and friends.  It was delicious and all prepared with so much love and care.  But, I have to say that these adorable cupcakes stole the show.   And they were so delicious!!!

Thank you to all of our family who celebrated this special event in Kinley's life.  We covet all of your prayers and support as we do our best to bring her up always keeping her eyes on The One who is most important to us all.