Liam's Dedication

I am always so excited to dedicate our children after they are born. I just feel so blessed to have been graced with these little miracles that it just feels natural to give them back to the Lord and give thanks to him publicly for his provision and protection and ask for his continued guidance and provision.

Nathan making introductions

Listening as Pastor Kurt Bubna explains why we dedicate our children

Praying over Liam and our family

Waitin' up for Mom & Dad

Tonight Nathan and I (& Liam) went to a company dinner for Nathan's work at the new hotel at Northen Qwest Casino (BEAUTIFUL hotel by the way). It was a fun night out, we always enjoy an excuse to get all dressed up. My mom (Nana) watched the girls and when we got back we found Rosen fast asleep on the couch in the living room. She had brought down her pillow, blanket, 3 dolls and her trusty Daddy Bear.        

I'm sure it won't be long (decades if I have MY way) until we'll be the one's waiting up all night for her. 

The many faces of Liam

In my vain efforts to get a picture of Liam smiling, I instead managed to compile a catalog of other faces:

Half smile/half cry

Please don't make me do this!

What's up (flipping peace sign)

tired smile (or gas - hard to tell the difference)

If I smile will you leave me alone?

Blue steel

 

Big sis showing him how its done. :P

Happy Heart Day!

My mom (Nana) and my Grandma (Granny) came over for a visit for an early valentine's day with the kiddos. Liam got his first valentine from his great grandma. :) So sweet.

Four generations of family. How blessed we are to have each other.

The girls loved their valentine's cards as well. Rosen's even came with stickers inside which she graciously shared with her sister. 

Loving little ones

I just love the quiet moments I get to have with my kids during the day. I love watching them interact lovingly with each other. Rosen is our little mother and she is such a big help with her sister and brother. 

Smarty Pants

We went to Red Robin when Nathan's brother Justin came into town for a week. Rosen has always wanted to say hi to the mascot but always chickened out at the last minute. This time she mustered up the courage and afterwards she said to me, "Mommy I think there's a man in there. I think its just a costume." She surprises us every day with the things she understands.

Rosen's first haircut

Well Nathan finally conceded and let me give Rosen a hair cut. It was getting so long that she was sitting on it and it was getting hard to manage. I ended up cutting of about 4-6 inches. Nathan made sure to keep a large sample of it for her memory box. :)