Habitat mentor Larry Martincic and the Baker family -- Eric, Teresa and children Connor and Paisley -- stand in front of the Bakers' new home.

Pictures by Nila Smith

Alderwoman Joni Tibbs chats with longtime Habitat volunteer George Dahmm before the afternoon blessing of the Baker home Sunday.

Mike Irwin, right, and Mayor Keith Snyder offer opening remarks.

The Baker family's mentor, Larry Martincic, leads the Litany of Dedication.

The Rev. Father Laible reads Scripture before presenting the family with a Bible.

Teresa Baker, holding Paisley, expresses the family's feelings about now owning their own home.

John Sutton leads in the singing of "Bless This House."

A view of the Bakers' new home on North McLean Street.

Connor Baker helps himself to refreshments in the family's new kitchen.

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