Hattie's Dedication

Hattie,
On November 12, we--your parents, your family, your friends--joined to dedicate your life to the Lord. I pray that you will know God, as your Lord and Savior, at an early age.  I pray that you will understand HIS kingdom and HIS ways are higher than ours.  I pray that you will have a deep and personal relationship with Him.  I pray that you will serve others, and impact world for His glory.  And I pray that I will live a life worth modeling.

We cherish this memory of giving you to the Lord.  May He bless you, keep you safe and healthy, and speak to you as you walk through life with Him.

Love,
Mommy

PS.  You fit PERFECTLY into the christening gown that has been in our family for generations.  Thank you for keeping it clean!

Happy Halloween.

Halloween this year was really fun.  I am convinced that all holidays will be immensely more fun now that Liam "gets it."  We prepared by starting to explain the events to Liam a couple weeks ago:  Trunk or Treat--"you go from car to car and get candy out of decorated trunks."  Trick or Treating--"you go to our neighbors and get to ask for candy."  I'm pretty sure he just heard "CANDY."  Regardless, he walked trunk to trunk and door to door like he had been doing it for years.  What a pro! 

Hope your Halloween was as happy as ours.

We started the weekend prior with "Trunk or Treat" at our church.

Hattie, the cow, was all smiles for Mimi,

and for G-Da!

The Dortch's came by--Peyton as Tinkerbell.

His favorite trunks...

...Minnie,

Condiments for his costume,

And petting the donkeys.

Cousins came over on Halloween afternoon.

And that night, we took to the streets.

Until next year.  Happy Halloween.

Hatchery and Apple Hill

Here is another retroactive photo post...from our visit to Apple Hill and the Nimbus Fish Hatchery (one of Liam and my dad's favorite places).  And Joel came to visit--YAY!

Hattie - 6 weeks

I'm going back in time now.  Playing blog-catch-up.  Here's Hattie at 6 weeks at my check-up.  The last picture was with our FABULOUS doctor who delivered both her and Liam.

2 months - Hattie

Hattie Girl,
Two months ago, today, you were born.  It is true what they say: "It goes by so fast," but the other thing that amazes me is that is seems like you have always been a part of us...of this family.

You fit like a puzzle piece--and if I have anything to do with it, it's still not the last piece left.  I'm hoping that one is still--metaphorically speaking--hiding under the table:)  I'm pretty sure I could have a gazillion more Hatties.  You are sweet.  You sleep well.  You giggle and smile.  You put up with the loudest brother on the block.  You go with the flow.  You have about 10 rolls on your thighs and a triple chin.  You have a pouty lip when you get mad.  You have the cutest sighing sound.  You are squishy.  Especially those monster cheeks.  And we love you.  SO. VERY. MUCH.

Oh, and you can't sit up yet...maybe next month.