Blake Dedicated

Eric and I dedicated Blake to the Lord a couple of months ago at our church. Dedicating children to the Lord is a tradition started way back in Biblical times. Eric and I truly believe that Blake is a child of God, and God has entrusted us to raise him to know Jesus Christ personally. Our number one desire for our children is that they will grow up to serve Christ with their our heart, soul, mind, and strength. "Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. Parents can only do so much for their children, but I praise God that when we give back to God what he gave us, we can rest in the peace that He will take care of everything. I can trust that He will bring to completion the good work started in Blake. I serve a wonderful Savior that loves each one of us personally, one who cares about every detail of our lives, and will be there with me in every situation! Praise God!!

Blake loves to take peoples glasses :) Even the pastors

Florida

Blake and I got to go to Florida the first week of February to visit my grandparents. This was his first time at the beach, and he loved it. He had fun digging holes in the sand and tried eating it too. He loved the water. It was a little chilly, but he didn't care. He kept trying to crawl way out in it.

Kisses

Some of our best friends, Derek and Becky, came up from North Carolina for Christmas. Their son, Caden, is only 2 months older than Blake. They were so adorable playing together, and we just loved getting a clip of them kissing.

I Love Whip Cream

Grandpa Valentine spoiled Blake at Christmas and gave him some homemade whip cream. Needless to say, he loved it.

Blake Loves Lily

This was a cute shot of Blake and Lily on Christmas day. Lily is my adorable little neice.

Just for John

John, we taped this for you back over the holidays. It is getting to you a little late, but I'm sure you'll still enjoy it. Looking forward to the wedding and you becoming our brother.

Laughing with the Cousins

We visited Meghan, Chad, and the boys out in Colorado in October. We got this video clip of John, Aiden, and Blake laughing. This was the first time Blake laughed for so long. It was so fun seeing them together!