Ansel's Dedication - January 16th, 2011

Januray 16th, 2011 was a special day for our family. Uncle Nate and Aunt Casie were in town from California and we thought it would be the perfect day to have Ansel dedicated. We know that raising a child in the way he should go can be a joyous but somewhat overwhelming task. We know we cannot do it alone. It will take those in Ansel's life who we know and trust to pour into this little guys life. We are grateful to the friends and family who have already partnered with us in this exciting journey. At NewSong we ask those people to stand with us in agreement, the father then prays over his son, and Pastor Jordan then dedicates and prays.

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Cali trip Oct / Nov 2010

At the end of October Ansel and I took some time off to visit my family in California. This was our first trip just the two of us....and boy did we have fun!!!

Here we are getting ready to leave Daddy in Nashville. Ansel's clearly unhappy and I am trying to mask my anxiety with a cheesy smile.

Buckled in and ready for departure.

This curious kid is already all over the place.
This was the ONLY 20 minutes he slept on BOTH 6 hour flights. {Wah!!!}
Starting to get a little bored.
YAY!!! We made it and now we get to relax in Papa's arms. He's a happy boy.


"I LOVE Mimi and Papa's house!!"
Doing donuts in the kitchen. Yee-Haw!!!
Chillin with Auntie Steph

Goofballs!!
Little Pumpkin Cutie!! Mimi making adjustments.
Mimi getting some Pumpkin Love
Visiting our sweet friend Diana at her resaurant Simple Pleasure in Lincoln. "What's this Diana? What, did you say 'sugar'? I've never tried su-mummmmm....."
"GLORIOUS!!! Simply GLORIOUS!! Give me some more!!"
Shopping for a webcam with Papa so that we can still chat when I get home.
Friday night fun at Uncle Nate & Aunt Casie's house.




"Papa & Mimi are taking me to In-n-Out for my first time....I will take a double-double please!!"
"I went to In-n-Out and all I got was this stupid sticker."
Sunday afternoon in Apple Hill

"I want to ride the Pony!!"

Watching the SF Giants in the World Series with Papa
Mimi teaching Ansel how to cheer like a true fan


Helping pass out candy to the little tricker treaters....Stephanie and Trevor....it was SO GOOD to see them!!
"ANOTHER outing with Mommy and Mimi!! I can't TAKE any more OUTINGS!!"

"Oh my gosh!! Are they STILL talking about the great sale at Macys??"

"Now wait one minute.....what do we have here??"

"It's a cute California girl....and she's flirting with ME!! Oh Mommy....I was just kidding...I LOVE our outings!!"

Can't wait for our next trip!!

Sleepy Sillies

This one is for you Aunt Joanne. Hope this holds you over until I can get the pics from our trip to Cali posted. {wink, wink}

Love you!!