Baby Dedication

A wild card event took place in this morning’s service at the Arlington Corps, a baby dedication. You never know what is going to take place with dedications of a baby. Some babies cry to the embarrassment of the parents (and the congregation feels for them too). Some are sound asleep and oblivious as to what is happening. Today’s dedication was one of those entertaining ones.

The mother held the baby facing the congregation. The nine month girl was alert and adorably cute. The cloth dog with which she was playing kept finding its way into her mouth. When the dog was not in her mouth she was giggling up a storm with her legs going wild. When the audience clapped, she clapped vigorously with them. When Major Fitzgerald held her, her hand kept grabbing at his mustache.

I appreciate that the relative/friend who was taking the pictures was not all over all the place. She positioned herself quietly in the front to take the pictures. Some photographers walk all over the place and by their actions become part of the event.

Overall, a nice dedication that had the benefit of being enjoyable.