Baby Dedication

Sunday was Isaac's baby dedication day. It was a special day for us, our family, and church family. We are blessed to be a part of such a wonderful body of believers. We know that they will encourage us and support us as we raise our children, Isaac and Hannah. We are thankful for Pastor Marian and his support and encouragement. What a great day to pledge ourselves to the Lord...to strive to raise Isaac (and Hannah too) in Him.

Marian read Numbers 6:24-26 as a prayer for the children

"The Lord bless you and keep you (Isaac)

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you (Isaac)

The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace (Isaac)."

We pray the same thing for our precious baby boy!

Our family on dedication day

it was special to share the day with our dear friends, Craig and Juila, and their sweet children.

We were also blessed to share the day with family

Nana and Papa

Gran and Pa (Gran made Isaac's adorable dedication suit)

and doll to match

and Seth's parents....Mom and Dad F.

what a special day!

Baby snuggles

I love newborn snuggles! And...can I just say I love my moby wrap? While Hannah took her nap today, Isaac snuggled with me in the moby while I got some things done around the house...this was my view. I'm soaking in all of these precious moments, trying to enjoy each one because I know they go by so quickly! What a gift!

My sweet baby boy

9 days old

1st Doctors visit

Isaac had his first Doctors visit on Wednesday. His weight was down to 7 lbs. 1 oz and the nurses measured him at 20 1/4" long (I guess his length is up for debate). Dr. Bullach had us get his bilirubin levels checked again, as they weren't coming down. Dr. Bullach told me to be sure to nurse him every 2 hours as that was how his levels would get better. Aside from the jaundice, everything else was looking good.

Coming Home

With being born so early on Sunday morning, we were able to leave the hospital the next day. We arrived home at 2:30 on Monday afternoon....just 36 hours later after birth.

Daddy getting Isaac ready to go

all dressed and ready to go home!

trying out his new bed

a surprise for Hannah when she wakes up from her nap

Welcomed home by Hannah, Uncle Jay, Nana, Pop,

and Grandma & Papa. We are so blessed to have wonderful parents that share in our joy and excitement!

Welcome home little Isaac...looking forward to many wonderful times in our home with you!

Welcome Little One!!

On September 12th our family welcomed to the world sweet baby Isaac Michael

Born at 2:36am

7 lbs. 10 oz (exact same birth weight as his big sister)

22 inches long

We thank the Lord for a healthy baby boy and feel so blessed to have him!

Psalm 127:3-5

Sons are a heritage from the LORD,
children a reward from him.

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are sons born in one's youth.

Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

First snuggles

one happy big sister!

and baby makes 4!

Hopefully I'm back from my bloging break. I think that keeping up with the blog will be a little more difficult now but I sure will try to share pictures and our adventures as a family of 4! Thanks to those of you who read and have shared in the excitement of our growing family!

A brother or a sister?!

We are excited to share (if you haven't heard) that our family is growing and baby number 2 is on the way! We are expecting our little bundle of joy this coming September!
I am 20 weeks today (1/2 way there!) and we were able to have our big ultrasound on Friday. Meet baby number 2....

It's a brother!!!

We are so excited to have one boy and one girl! We are excited to experience the two different genders and bring a little bit of blue and boy into our house. :)

Hannah came with us to the ultrasound and loved watching him move all around on the screen. He looks very healthy...for that we are extremely grateful. My pregnancy has been great so far and we can't wait to see what God has in store for our family and this little life...what a miracle!

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb."
Psalm 139:13