Abia’s Consecration

A few weeks ago, Jopie and Nelia’s 2nd daughter, Abia, was consecrated.  Abia is Urielle’s sister.  Jopie is my sister Lalie’s son and they are very close and dear to us.   Unfortunately the H’s couldn’t be there for the occasion, but we and the L’s were there in full force.  I was so busy chatting to everyone that I did not take many photos, but here are a few snaps of the big day:

Janita in her party dress.

Franco, sporting a hat on this glorious Spring day.

Guess from whom Franco got his blue eyes…

And guess from whom Janita got her brown eyes!

One of these days Janita will no longer fit on Franco’s lap – we took similar photos a few weeks later, and could hardly see Franco behind Janita!  

And Ouma can’t get enough of Franco’s blue eyes.

Urielle, Abia’s sister, sharing a moment with Franco.  She was nearly two when this pic was taken. Urielle and Abia differ 13 months and the two sisters are great friends.

Urielle with her dad.

The party girl finally woke up!  She wore a beautiful long dress in church, but did not like it and Nelia changed her just after the ceremony.  At 11 months, she enjoyed the chips and other lovely eats at the party.

   

 

 

Baie, baie geluk Abia!  Ons bid jou ‘n baie geseënde lewe as ‘n prinses in God’s koninkryk toe!