One Big Update

So Apparently I like falling behind on blogging and then just cramming a whole ton of stuff into one post.  Whoops.  (Mere, this is a week late - but it has way more than three pictures in it, hopefully that counts.  hehe)

So here Goes..

 This Was Monday February 6th.  Little man decided it was party time all night.  He was up for keeps around 4:30am.  And then fell asleep hardcore at the precise moment I needed to put him in his carrier to get going to work.  Awesome.

 We've been doing lots of tummy time and Mister is getting super good at the whole thing.  Did I say last time that he can roll over from front to back?  I can't remember if I told you - but he can.  ;-)

 He's also decided that sucking on his fingers slash thumb slash entire hand is a good idea.  He really gets going and it's the loudest noise.  But hey, if it keeps him happy

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Monday the 6th also marked Eli's first laugh!  Yay!  He did it the very first time when I was nursing him the morning at school.  We were done and were just chatting for a few minutes before heading back to his room and he let out a little giggle.  He did it a few more time when were talking at home that evening as well.  Apparently talking to me is amusing. 

We had you dedicated this weekend at Church!

 

I was ridiculously excited that I got to dress you up in your old man sweater.  Complete with elbow patches and a dachshund.  We even added shoes!  You had old man loafers!  It was the first time you've ever worn shoes in your life.  Daddy "walked" you on the floor - apparently if you wear shoes then clearly you should be capable of walking.  Or something.

Pastor Chad did the dedication.  We got to dedicate you alongside your buddy Benjamin.  I was so excited to be up there with our friends Luke and Anna.  Benjamin also got the memo about wearing awesome duds - he was sporting a rockin' stripey jacket.

 You let Pastor Chad hold you and show you off to everyone.  You even let out a little coo as he was finishing.  hehe.  It was cute.  Chad also loved that you and Benjamin both have strong biblical names.  Yay!

Praying for you and for God's blessing on your life.

I was so happy to have so many of our amazing friends there to watch you today.  It's such a blessing to be surrounded by this amazing group of people.  We just love you and we love our Community Group.  These guys prayed with us for so long about you, we're so grateful for them.

Mimi and Papa got to come up this weekend to come to see you.  They were so excited and we were happy to have them spend the weekend with us.  You showed them how you talk and drool all the time.

Our friend Amy was super excited too.  She gave your dedication a thumb's up!

And finally, the whole affair pretty much wiped you out.  You passed out after about three seconds in the car (And then promptly refused to continue sleeping once we got home.  I would really prefer if you'd decide that naps are not the enemy.  Not napping really stresses Mama out.  Although you have been sleeping through the night, so I guess I should count my blessings and not look a gift horse in the mouth and all that jazz.  But still.)