Monday, April 21, 2008

Dylon's Dedication & Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

4/13/08: Portion of Dylon's dedication service

Sunday, April 13th was an important day for our family. We were able to dedicate Dylon during the service at our church. Two of our close friends also dedicated their children. It was so special to share this time with them.

4/13/08: Braden Weinmaster, Rebekah Cramer, Shelby Brodzeller

"MaeMae" (Chad's Mom), Aunt Barb (Chad's Aunt), and our good friend Megan Gilbertson (godmother to the boys from Lincoln, NE) all flew in to share this time with us. We also had 2 of Chad's coworkers, neighbors, and many friends from church there to celebrate this day with us.

4/13/08: Aunt Barb & "MaeMae"/Grandma

4/13/08: "Aunt Megs" Gilbertson (godmother)

We feel incredibly blessed to be parents to Dylon. He is such a happy boy. He loves to smile and show off his 4 new teeth, talk all the time, eat anything you put in his mouth, and is content to lay and just look at the world. Our hearts are overflowing with love for this special gift that God brought into our family. We pray that we will have the wisdom and perseverance to raise him to become a man of God.

4/13/08: Our Family

The verse that we chose for Dylon's dedication is: Proverbs 3:3-4 (NLT): "Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation."

4/13/08: Dylon's Dedication Outfit

Since Chad's mom and Aunt had never been to Chicago, we drove down on Monday (4/14/08)and went to the Shedd Aquarium. Braden loved watching the dolphin show and the big colorful fish. He even got to pet a turtle! Braden was so excited by the big fish that he had to share the experience with his special stuffed bear "Boof".


4/14/08: In Chicago

4/14/08: Who's lookin' at who?

4/14/08: Braden showing "Boof" the fish

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