Brayden and Malayna were Dedicated at Church Today!

The BIG day finally arrived. We had Brayden and Malayna dedicated at our church this morning. We procrastinated so long with Brayden that we decided to wait for Malayna to come home and have them dedicated together. Well, almost 6 months later, we did it. It's amazing how time flies when you have two kiddos!

The ceremony and church service were beautiful. Of course, when we got on stage, Brayden and Layna couldn't decide who they wanted to hold them, did a little fussing and complaining and Layna was laughing during the prayer...toddlers are so unpredictable. After church, we all headed to our house for lunch and cake. We had a very nice time and are very grateful for all of the poeple that were able to share in such an important day.

And...of course, lots of pictures! (anyone else that took photos...please e-mail them to me!)


Layna taking a rest on the rug by the front door before all the festivities begin.


Brayden actually saying cheese for a picture! He is starting to cooperate more for the camera! YEAH!


Layna's sassy pose! Her hair all done up, but the dress had to wait until right before we left. BTW...the bows are made by Tina. She sells home made hair bows at
Lili Cakes Bowtique. Feel free to click the link and visit her site!


Another sassy, why are you taking my picture, look!


Brayden saying cheese AGAIN!


The kids all dolled up together, ready for the big day!


Layna being cute!


Silly daddy and Brayden.


Mommy and Layna.


Layna looking around and wondering what is going on.


A family shot at the church after the ceremony and church service.


Malayna with her two Godmothers, Jenni and Kati. Jenni and Kati are two of Matt's sisters.


A nice outdoor family photo!


Brayden and Auntie Laura, his Godmother. Laura is Matt's oldest sister. Brayden's Godfather is my brother Eric who lives in Arizona. He was not present at the ceremony.


Cold Stone Creamery ice cream cake...mmmmmmm....it was a Confetti Birthday Cake something or other. Boy was it yummy!

I just realized the number of photos of Layna outnumbers the number of photos of Brayden...proves my point. He is not the most cooperative when it comes to picture time.