Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Reading Dr. Suess with Grandma



Celebration at Graeter's Ice Cream Shop


Michael was exhausted after his big day, but the rest of us were in the mood for some ice cream!


The chocolate chip ice cream is the best!


Hope thought it was yummy!


Mr. Blue Eyes decides to awaken and join the party :)


I can't have ice cream yet, so I'll chew on this toy :)

Michael's Dedication


Here we all are with Pastor Butch. The verse we chose for Michael was 1 Samuel 1:27-28.
I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD." And he worshiped the LORD there.


With Grandma and Grandpa



With the Johnsons


Outside of our church

Getting Ready for Michael's Dedication


Michael is wondering what all the excitement is about!


We were so happy to have Jason's parents and our friends the Johnsons at Michael's dedication.



Poor little guy was teething, and he was not feeling well.

A Beautiful Day Outside




Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Visiting with Grandma and Grandpa



Chewing, chewing all day long






Teething is in full force. We love to chew on everything, even Mommy's hair.

Look Who!


It took him 5 months, but Oscar finally figured out how to get into the pack 'n play. We got a good laugh out of it. Oscar seemed content, so we let him stay a while. Unfortunately for him, we forgot he was in there and went to bed. We heard him howling in the middle of the night and had to go rescue him.

Smiley Boy



Michael's smiles melt the heart!

Michael and His Little Buddy Evan


Our Little Bunny Friend


Here's our little Easter bunny. We first saw him last year, and he now visits us frequently. He is becoming quite brave. We wonder if he has any rabbit friends but we haven't seen any.

Monday, April 27, 2009

A few recent pics of Michael boy


I love my boy's blue eyes, so expressive. What is he thinking here?

Big boy wearing Daddy's hat!


He's getting so strong... he can prop himself up higher and higher.


He is doing the Dr. Evil finger here :)


Don't you just love me?

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Michael Is Going to Be Dedicated This Sunday

I'm so excited to share that our sweet baby boy is going to be dedicated next Sunday. Jason's parents are traveling to be here for it, and it's going to be a very special time. One of the things we need to do to get ready is to choose a Scripture verse for Michael. Michael is such a precious gift, and I hardly know how to express all that I feel about him and about God for sending him into our lives. Here are a few we are considering:

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

"As surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD." And he worshiped the LORD there. 1 Samuel 1:26-28 (NIV) *I'm thinking of just using the part in bold, as Jason will be the one to say the verse*

Psalm 127:3-5 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I need feedback! I can't decide which one to choose and maybe there's another verse out there I should consider that I haven't thought of. Suggestions and thoughts are welcome!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Easter - Playing in the Jumperoo





Easter





Easter