I am so very thankful that I was able to celebrate my very first Mother's Day today. I continue to thank God for the blessing that he gave Mike and I in sweet Matthew. This day was made even more special because Matthew was dedicated at church this morning. Not to mention, I got to spend time with my amazing mom and mother-in-law. To begin our Mother's Day festivities, Matthew and I took a few selfies in his room before bath/bed time.
All he wanted to do was grab my phone - of course
This morning after everyone was ready for church, I was given Mother's Day gifts from Mike and Matthew. Mike got me a gift certificate for a 1-hour massage at our local spa. I will be using that after school is done and we get back from our vacation. Now on to Matthew's gift to momma. Mike helped him "write" in my card - precious! Matthew gave me a collage of some of our most precious moments in his 8 months. It will be displayed proudly on my bedside table :-)
After opening my gifts, we went to church for the baby dedication ceremony. What a special occasion! I loved making a public profession to raise Matthew to follow our Lord Jesus Christ. I cannot wait to see how the Lord will use him. Both sets of grandparents were able to be at the dedication, as well as, his Uncle Jim and Great Aunt Carol. He is one loved little boy! Once the dedication and service was over, we went with my family to eat for a Mother's Day lunch.
The rest of my day has been spent relaxing, taking a family walk, talking to one of my best friends who became a 1st time mommy this week, a long jacuzzi bath, and finally ice cream. Such an amazing first Mother's Day.
Brandon, one of our pastors, about to introduce all of the babies that were being dedicated
The picture of Matthew shown on the screen - love that boy!
Matthew's dedication :-)
Happy Mother's Day 2013
Mike's parents came from Conway for the dedication
My parents at the dedication
My gift from Matthew - the pics are from his birth, his first bath, Halloween, Christmas, and Wye Mountain
What a wonderful job motherhood is! I am so thankful for my mom and everything that she has done for me. She is such an encouragement, especially now that I am a mom. I am also thankful to my friends who are also mommas and who have set such amazing examples of motherhood. It's so helpful to have women in my life who have walked in my footsteps and can lend advice or encouragement when I need it. Happy Mother's Day!!!
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