Well, this past Saturday night was a monumentous occasion at Pathway Community Church. Taylor and his cousin Nathan were dedicated in front of family, friends, and the church body. It was special that Taylor and Nathan were dedicated at the same time considering in the past the church has always done each child individually. Both boys did really well up on stage and Taylor couldn't keep his eyes off Pastor Ron! This picture below shows Ryan, Samantha, Nathan, Heather, Taylor, and I all up on stage with Pastor Ron:
This picture was taken after the dedication at Dave and Aleta's house where everyone that attended the dedication was greeted with a wonderful dinner and great conversation. We just love this Norwegian sweater that Taylor got from his great Uncle Eric!
And lastly, this picture below is of Pappa and Taylor with his hood up at Dave and Aleta's house. I think Pappa Ken likes his grandson just a tad!!
Heather and I again want to thank everyone who was able to attend. We also want to let all family and friends that were not able to make it know that we kept you all in our hearts during this special occasion and can't wait to see you all sometime in '09!! On another note, I want everyone to not take life for granted, and to live everyday as if it was your last. The reason this is on my heart is that within the last month, at Shambaugh, two co-workers have had some terrible health problems creep into their families. I know that God has a plan for all of us, and at his own will, he may feel that anyone of our times have come to join him for eternal life. Take this thought and know that he wants us to be loyal servants and get the word out about how wonderful it is to have him in each one of our lives-teaching us, guiding us through life's ups and downs. And one of my favorite verses and Dave's all time favorite verse that you can hold close to is out of the book of Jeremiah, 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"... now lets go out and live life to the fullest!!
Here is Taylor and I holding his present from his Great Grandparents Pedersen:
His shirt from Great Grandparents Pedersen:
His First Christmas Ornament from Great Grandparents Pedersen:
Taylor looking at his gift from Nanna's close friend Maryann:
Taylor's Ornament from Maryann on our tree:
Taylor and his eyebrow in his first Christmas hat:
Heather holding Taylor with his Santa hat on with Rylan and Conner looking on:
Along with us this day was "Pastor" Conner who entrigued all of us with his telling of the story of Jesus' travels after leaving Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph!! What a wonderful Nephew!!
A picture of all of us listening intently to Conners' story...
