Holy Water, Valentine's Hearts, and Big Snow

Today has been a wonderful Valentine's Day! A year ago today, Drew and I found out that I was pregnant and today we dedicated our beautiful son to the Lord! Drew and I never really have been into celebrating this day, but I think this V-Day was so worth celebrating!

Ben and ME both did great during the service (for the most part). We never take ME to "big church" so she was quite intrigued with everything from the lights, stained glass, and "bootiful music". She especially enjoyed the kneeling pads at the altar! As for Ben, since he has such a sensitive stomach, I was so nervous about him having a dirty diaper while we were standing up in front of the congregation...luckily, he just had gas! While Ben was getting baptised, he was just taking in all of his surroundings and staring at the preachers very intently. ME stood with us through most of the baptism, then she decided she wanted to sit on the kneeling pads again, then stomp her feet and watch us from there, then she ran back to the pew to sit with the rest of our family, then came to stand with us again. Sound crazy? Luckily, she wasn't as bad as that all sounds because it all happened very fast and I thought it was quite funny! The cutest part was when Ben got water put on his head, ME asked "Ben all clean?"

ME discovered the kneeling pads before church started. She did not want to leave them.

Cousin McKenzie even dressed up for the occasion!
Why am I wearing this gown, Mom? The preacher even mentioned it during Ben's baptising. He said that hopefully this will be his last time to wear a dress. I wanted to tell him that it's not a dress...it's a Christening gown! And it's the same one that ME wore. The slip is monogrammed with both of the kids' names and their baptism date. Hopefully, their kids will wear it, too.


The view is way better here, guys!

This is a great feeling!
ME didn't want to leave, even after the service. Do you think the church would notice a few missing kneeling pads? Just kidding!

After church, we had a yummo lunch at my parents house with some of our family.

Momma Sam, the four of us, VeVe, Daddy Mike, Memaw

ME is pretty much over her "fear" of guys she's not around often. She's totally smitten with her Daddy Mike now!

You can't see them, but she has melted chocolate candies that she completely enjoyed! So much that she had it all over her mouth and hands.

Davis...ME's first Valentine date.

Ben's cake was delicious!!!

Ben thought he should try to sample it before everyone else tasted it.

Dreaming about what that cake would taste like. This face is the best Valentine's date ever! Isn't he handsome?

Ashley, Davis, me, and Ben

Ben's daycare playfriend, Cousin McKenzie

Making the decision to raise Christian kids, spending time with family, and a big snow...what can make for a better Valentine's Day?