Happy Halloween!

So in embracing my holistic side as a mama, I ventured into the sewing department and attempted to make Tate his first Halloween costume. When it was all send and done, it turned out a bit more simple than what I thought it would, but the point is that it turned out. Check out Mr. Tate er-Tot's first Halloween as, what else? a tater tot. :)

My Tater Tot and his ketchup

You mean this all isn't for me?

So happy after he realized shaking the Dots resulted in noise.

Watching all the trick-or-treaters walking around outside.

My new favorite picture...uhhh! I heart them both so!

The Tot and the two "chefs" that cooked him up.

A Present

First off, let me start by saying, "I'm sorry". I have been a slacker in the blogging business. It is not without reason, but I won't pester you with those crazy, ever-changing details. The important thing (stress on the word important) is that I am here now.

So my best friend is currently pregnant with Tate's best friend and we had a shower this past weekend to celebrate his upcoming arrival. After present opening, I made my best friend put a ribbon on her belly and let me take pictures of it. Then we introduced Tate to his bump-to-be-best-friend. This is one of my favorite pictures of the day.

Unwrapping Baby Jacob



Dedicating Tate

Saturday, September 25 was the day set aside for Tate's dedication. We invited our family to join us at a wonderful nature lodge at one of our many fantastic state parks for the dedication ceremony. It started a bit chilly (and by a bit, I mean a lot), but turned into a fabulous day. Thank you to everyone who made the trip to celebrate with us!

p.s. All the pictures were so amazingly taken by my Mom. Well done, you!

Our group, standing on the shore of the lake.

While everyone was huddled closely to stay warm, Tate could not keep his eye off of the water.

Dave was asked to hold the chalice; Tate wanted to help.

Tate is a great helper.

Dedicating Tate in love, acceptance and support for his journey and relationship with God.

Mama sharing some of her love with Tate.

The wonderful patch of beach we called our own for the dedication.

Our family.

(Thank you Tate for the special presence of your tongue. Totally makes the picture).