10 months and Baby Dedication

I cannot believe how our little Isaac is growing so quickly! In a way we have experienced 4 mo to 10 mo stages in just 3 short months - he is just flying through stages and learning so much. Just this past week he has started to army crawl, pull himself up to stand, and cruises around the furniture. Nothing is safe or out of his reach! He has LONG arms. He has also learned to identify a dog by making "woof woof" sounds, says "Da da" and "ba" for bottle, and knows how to make his needs "known" - we call this the "bossy voice." Pictures say much more than words.

This is an outfit from one of his aunt and uncles. Can you guess where they live?

Time with Mommy and . . .

Time with Daddy.

Eating like a big boy, picking up pieces of grapes and whole peas.

Sunday, August 15th was Isaac's baby dedication. It was a special time for Eric and I and our families. During worship one of the songs was "Offering." A whole new meaning was brought to the words of the song:

"The sun cannot compare to the glory of Your Love,

There is no shadow in Your Presence.

No mortal man would dare to stand before Your throne,

Before the Holy One of heaven, It's only by Your Blood,

and it's only through Your mercy, Lord I come.

"I bring an offering of worship to my King,

No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing.

Jesus, may You receive the worship that You're due,

O Lord, I bring an Offering to You"

Affirming our parenting vows for Isaac and releasing him to God's will and blessing for his little life.

Pappy Lehman praying for Isaac.

Final prayers and blessings over our family.

Isaac enjoyed picking his restaurant of choice to celebrate his day. He enjoyed the straw best!

Uncle Ryan and Aunt Anya came in from Pittsburgh.

Great Pappy and Grammy Dietle