What a special day we recently had when we blessed Matthew Lewis McKneely. (in our faith we wait until age 8 to baptize but as an infant we do present children in church and give them a special blessing, or prayer for good things in their life). Earlier this month, was that day for our family!!He's REALLY big so thankfully we were able to locate an outfit (12 month size) to fit him (yes it was big but not by too much)
Here are some shots of the day:
The first official McKneely family photo!!
(I'm embarrassed that it's taken us this long to all get in the same shot--but I was desperate so we took it even though Lindsey was asleep!!)
The first official McKneely family photo!!
All the McKneelys! Carl & Susan, Rachel and Sarah...(Lindsey had woken up by this point!)
And then the Lewis'....Don, Deon, Ben & Summer with Ellie....And here is the shot of those who were in the circle blessing him,
And then the funniest thing happened. Sam--who is such a "man's man" took a look at that shot and realized he was the only boy NOT in the photo and ran up to get in the shot.
Sam says, "This is where I belong--with all the boys!"It was a special day for our family! I feel so strongly that little Matthew was intended for our family and he has brought such a special spirit into our home. We're so glad he's here and that so many we love were able to be with us on this day!!
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