Noelliah's Dedication

Sunday, January 30, 2011

We all got up very early! Our church has two services on Sunday morning due to the large size. We typically go to the later service, however they only do dedications in the early service because the 2nd service is televised.

It was a lovely January day for which we had prayed...no blizzards, no snow on the roads, and decent temps. Grandpa's, grandma's and great ones too, aunts, uncles, sisters, friends, & mommy & daddy. We missed those who couldn't attend due to illness or other obligations.

Noelliah means "now all is well" and is French
Hayden means "hedged valley" and is English

Yes, we go for the names that are a tad bit different for sure. When we chose her name, we obviously had no idea of what her exact birthdate would be and certainly didn't expect a September 11th baby. That said, the names and the meanings are so fitting in celebrating a birth on such an eventful day in our lives & nation's history! How is that for unique?? I highly doubt many will forget her birthday...

The verse chosen by Pastor Bob for Noelliah to coincide with her name is Psalm 73:28 "But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my REFUGE, that I may tell of all your works."

Two things that stuck out...when Pastor Bob mentioned that Noelliah was a gift, she started kicking excitedly and making noise. The other thing (which we have a picture of) is of her looking at him intently like she is soaking in every word that he is saying.

Our desire is to raise our little girls to love Jesus, put their faith in Him, and serve Him. If they learn that above all, then the rest will fall into place.

Afterwards, we ate lunch and had cake and enjoyed time with family. It was a wonderful day. Enjoy the pictures....
Sweet little photo album to put her pics from the day...
the invit adorable little 23rd Psalm lamb
her very first Bible
Cutie pie with her cake
pink & aqua like her nursery
King family

Notice this picture...she is hanging on every word Pastor Bob has to say...