Connor's Pumpkin Patch Trip

 

 

 

 

 

 

I got to go to Pumpkin Patch Farms for Connor's field trip with Mrs. Aguirre's Pre-First class.  The students were so excited to ride the yellow TCPS school bus.  The parents followed behind in their own cars.  It was a beautiful, warm day at the pumpkin patch.  I had a great time getting to know his school friends and their parents better. 

Hannah's Baptism

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Hannah had her infant baptism this morning.  Before we walked on stage, the praise band sang her "baby song" that Will and I dedicated to her after she was born.  The name of the song is "Come to Me" by Jenn Johnson.  I've never heard the band sing this song before in church, but I had prayed that it would be sung that morning, and it was! It was a special answered prayer--a little gift to us--as we gave our little girl to God.  God is so faithful, even in the small things.
     Hannah let out a sweet little cry as water was poured on her head.  We dedicated her to the Lord until that day when she makes a decision to follow Jesus.  Oh Hannah, you are such a precious gift from God!  He loves you so much, and he will never leave you or forsake you.  Just come to Him, baby girl, because he is all you need.

Here are the lyrics to Come to Me by Bethel Music (Jenn Johnson):

I am the Lord your God,
I go before you now.
I stand beside you
I'm all around you
And though you feel I'm far away
I'm closer than your breath
I am with you
More than you know

I am the Lord your peace
No evil will conquer you
Steady now your heart and mind
Come into my rest
And oh, let your faith arise
And lift up your weary head
I am with you
Wherever you go

Come to me, I'm all you need
Come to me, I'm everything
Come to me, I'm all you need
Come to me, I'm your everything

I am your anchor, in the wind and the waves
And I am your steadfast, so don't be afraid
Though your heart and flesh may fail you
I'm your faithful strength
And I am with you
Wherever you go

Come to me, I'm all you need
Come to me, I'm your everything
Come to me, I'm all you need
Come to me, I'm your everything

Don't look to the right or to the left, keep your eyes on me
You will not be shaken, you will not be moved

I am the hand to hold, I am the truth, I am the way

Just come to me, come to me
Cause I'm all that you need

James's 3rd Birthday Party at the Fire Station

The invitation

Wearing Fireman James's real helmet

Sitting by his cake

Brothers

James and Isaac checking out the rescue boat

Connor and James

Listening to Fireman James give a tour of the station

Waiting on a fireman to slide down the pole

Here he comes

Weston holding up the heavy gear

James on the truck

James with Kate Allen at the wheel

Connor wearing the oxygen tank

Looking at the hose attachment and gauges

Gazing at the back of the firetruck

Hannah and Mimi

Ready to sing Happy Birthday

 

All lined up on the truck

 

Up on the scuba diving truck with Daddy

 

Reading The Berenstein Bears Visit the Firehouse

Family pic with the birthday boy

 James was excited to have his third birthday party at Fire Station #4.  He celebrated with family and two of his good school buddies, Isaac and Kate Allen.  James got a very thorough tour of the station and all the gear, rescue boats, and equipment.  He even got to get up in the trailer with all the scuba diving gear.  He loved every minute of his party.  We had fire truck cake and "ice kweem", just as the birthday boy requested.  For party favors, we gave out fire hats and books (The Berenstein Bears Visit the Firehouse).  We had a great day celebrating our Jolly James and all his excitement for life that comes with being at the fire station!  We love you sweet baby James.