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!

Martelize gets baptized

Several babies, older children and adults got baptized in this congregation today. Family could join the parents at the font. Here are the proud parents just after Martelize was baptized. The "dominee" used water quite liberally and Martelize opened her eyes when her forehead got soaked, but she closed them right away again and SLEPT right through the whole ceremony.

After the service at the church. It was good to see so many friends and family there and greet the ones who could not make it to the tea party at their house

At the party: Three generations: Jan, Thelwyn, Martelize and Miekie

Martelize wore the dress I had made for Thelwyn's christening. I had made the dress after a picture in a Burda magazine that Lalie had brought me from Germany while I was still pregnant with Thelwyn. Martelize looked just as pretty as Thelwyn had, but like Thelwyn, she was unimpressed with the long dress and all the fuss. So just after this picture was taken, Thelwyn dressed her in her specially made short purple dress!

Colour co-ordinated Mommy and drowsy daughter.

Thelwyn made this pretty purple party dress for Martelize. The dress is made out of cool cotton, but the overskirt is sequined organza. I am sure this is the first of many party dresses! (A little later, Thelwyn dressed her in a very cool white cotton sundress which she had bought yesterday in anticipation of today's hot weather.) Who else has 3 dresses lined up for a party!

Martelize, you are the answer to many, many prayers. Today has been a very special day. Your parents have made a pledge to teach you the ways of the Lord. We pray that you will grow up loving the Lord and honouring your parents. God has something special planned for you! May you be blessed greatly!