Happy Birthday sweet Lyla Joy!

I really can't believe I'm already typing this post! It feels like only a few short months ago we were welcoming our sweet girl into this big world. Lyla celebrated both her birthday and baby dedication all in one day - of course several days early since her birthday falls so close to Thanksgiving this year. I did not want turkey to overtake her shining moment.

Our friend Galen led a beautiful meaningful service at our home, where family and friends joined us in our commitment to bringing her up in a Christ-centered home as best we can. It was just a lovely day and Lyla was such a sweet girl throughout. We are incredibly blessed to have her in our family and can't believe God has entrusted her and Owen to us!

Galen's wife Angelica also happens to be a fantastic photographer, so she took many of the photos below. Thanks Angelica!



The cakes (I made the same cakes for Owen's first birthday - you know, sans the pink and purple icing)...





My grandparents gave her this Bible - the cover can be used as a handkerchief on her wedding day...





cake overload...


Her fantastic big brother...