Thijs and Ella's Dedication

On Sunday, July 6th Thijs and Ella were dedicated to the Advent Christian Church in Alton Bay, NH. We went up to attend and celebrate with the family. Alicia's grandmother has a wonderful cottage overlooking the lake. We all gathered there before the ceremony. It took place in a little chapel on the grounds of the Advent Christian Center. It was a really warm day, but everyone had a great time. The babies did very well and entertained us all day. After the ceremony we all had a great meal. The little ones got to enjoy the beach area so we have some pictures of that too. I stole a few photos off of Madeleine's blog. The placement of the photos is a little disjointed but I think you'll still enjoy them.

This is Madeleine on the 4th of July enjoying
some playtime with her friends. (This photo
is from her blog.)

Here she is enjoying a friend's pool. (This also
is from her blog.)

Here Madeleine's enjoying her own
pool in her back yard. (Photo from
her blog.)

Thijs and Mémère on his Dedication day.
He's wearing an outfit his great uncle wore
on his dedication day. Doesn't he look handsome.
(photo from Madeleine's blog)

God has blessed Thijs in many ways. (photo from
Madeleine's blog.)

Here is the handsome family.(photo from
Madeleine's blog.)

Thijs enjoying the lake with his daddy. (photo
from Madeleine's blog.)

Matt G., Madeleine, Matt T. and Thijs having
some fun on the lake in Alton Bay. (photo from
Madeleine's blog.)

Little Madeleine in blue with her big blue eyes.
(photo from her blog.)

Cousins enjoying some play time in the water.
(photo from Madeleine's blog.)

The handsome Tague family.

Thijs being blessed by Pastor Raymond.

Little Thijs was getting tired.

Ella, Thijs' cousin, being blessed by Pastor Ray
with her mom and dad looking on. Alida and
Martin Carter. Alida is Alicia's twin sister.

Listening to Pastor Raymond.

The two happy couples and their precious babies.

Martin and Alida Carter with their baby Ella.

Handsome Matt with equally handsome Mathijs.

Thijs with his mom Alicia looking
beautiful all in white.

Sharing a private moment.

Daddy Matt and Thijs trying to stay
cool.

Waiting to put on his dedication outfit.

Almost crawling and looking tan.

Ella in pink, is 4 1/2 months old.

Cousins Madeleine and Thijs trying to get the
hang of crawling.

On the move....

Soon to be on his way.

Thijs is catching up to Madeleine.

Madeleine just needs to kick out her right foot
and off she'll go.

Daddy's girl. Awww!

Thijs taking a little collation before leaving the
beach.