Ann Hatten Lyons 12-19-17 & Baptism on 3-4-18

I dropped the ball big time on posting about Ann Hatten's Birthday
But, time has flown and here we are, almost 3 months later!

She has gotten so big, even cuter, and we all love her so darn much.

Since I didn't get all of the photos from the day she was born--here's just a biiiiiiiig ole picture dump of some of my favorites over the last (almost) 3 months!

Can you tell I'm a bit excited?

Mom & I, listening for her first little cries. 

 annnnnd, here she is!

 the first time meeting her Uncle Jason

 Finally getting my hands on her that first day! The sweetest little bundle.

Christmas time

 My favorite newborn picture--looks so sweet and cozy.

 The tiniest little speck in her crib

 Ringing in the 1st day of the New Year

 Big 1 month old girl

 Smiling at her Mimi

 Her first girls trip for her Mama's Birthday

 The longest little 2 month old there is

 Her first Sunday to church in a sweet little dress that both Mary Claire and I have worn before.

 Big girl holding up her head

 and such a snoozer--LOL

 and hanging with her Auntie

The sweetest thing that has happened thus far was the day of her Baptism.
Our Grando (Dad's Dad) was able to baptize all of us and now, Ann Hatten's Grando baptized her just a few Sundays ago. It was such a sweet moment and such a picture of Mary Claire & Grant's commitment to raising Ann Hatten & trusting The Lord with her.

 Another thing that made it so special is that Ann Hatten's Mimi made her gown. The tatting on the dress is from her great, great, great (maybe even one more great) Grandmother. It is a stunning dress and Mom did such a fantastic job with it--something to be treasured for many years to come.

I think it's safe to say that I am loving this side of Aunt life and our family loves little Ann Hatten so, so, so very much!