Luke's Baptism 3/6

 A few weeks ago we had the sweetest Sunday morning for Luke's baptism. 

It is always the sweetest seeing Dad get to baptize his grandchildren. Luke makes for his fourth grandchild baptism and it never gets old seeing this special moment take place. 

I think he was excited to get in his baptismal gown that Mimi made. It's such a special gown made with some of Mom's tatting from her family line. 

The Jussely family, ready for the big morning!

So, Aaron & Blair were talking about if James would come on the stage with them or not so when it got close to time, Aaron had him come to the front row with them and the following is what happened.

He wanted some solo time and while he didn't make it to the stage with the family--he gave us the funniest, best laugh that I've had in a while. That little mischievous face!

Someone didn't want to be in the picture...at first!

Ann Hatten LOVES some "Baby Luke". I mean, every time she's around him she wants to hold him, kiss him, talk to him, so, so cute. 

Praise The Lord for His faithfulness from generation to generation. 

We are praying that there’s never a day sweet Luke doesn’t know the vast and deep love The Lord has for him and pray that Luke will seek Him all the days of his life!

Ivy Lynne's Big Weekend (3/13 &14)

Little Miss Ivy Lynne had quite the weekend (almost a month ago now--man, I am slacking) and we had so much fun celebrating her all weekend long! 

First up, her first birthday party! And how precious are these decorations? I love a good theme and Melissa goes all out when it comes to themed birthdays and this one was the perfect way to kick off spring time with all the bunnies & pink gingham.  

How sweet is this birthday knife? It's supposed to be used on each birthday and then, used on her wedding day--the most precious idea and an awesome keepsake!

The birthday girl and her Mama

Little Bennett and his Mimi enjoying the party! 

Getting her sweet little doll that her big brother picked out for her

It's not an Underwood party until the monster trucks come out. 

I think it's safe to say that she liked the cake and that she was happy to share it with her brother.

And as we know, no post is complete without a picture of two of my favorite little pals

As if all the party fun wasn't enough, she had another big event on Sunday and was baptized. 

Watching a baptism is one of my favorite parts of being a part of a church family--it's so special watching families vow to raise their children in the love & truth that The Gospel brings and trust In Christ alone to guide their little lives. 

Hey you little cutie pie--showing off your dress or kicking it out of the way so you can crawl around?

Ivy Lynne, your Aunt Ellen and Uncle Jason love you so and we love being a part of your life. 

Bennett's Baptism 10/25

Another sweet weekend and this time, it was because little Bennett was baptized. 

It was so special watching Mary Claire & Grant commit before The Lord to raise Bennett in the love & truth found through Christ alone. 

Looking at his Mama while his Mimi buttons up the baptismal gown that she handmade--he's now the 3rd one to wear it--after his big sister and cousin. 

How could you not smile when you have both Mimi and unicorn?!

Always love to snap a polaroid with my best little buddy 

What a fun morning getting to share this special time with Grant's family, too! We always love getting together with them. 

"Aunt Ellen, why do you keep taking pictures of me?"--her face says it all

Bennett, your Uncle Jason and I love you so very much and our prayer for you is that there is never a day in your life that you don't know the deep love that Jesus has for you.