What a weekend!

So first off, on Friday, a very talented friend of mine took some photos of Parker. He is 9 and I have been frustrated with getting a good picture to capture him at this stage in life. Mandy did a spectacular job! I love all of the pics and Parker had an okay time posing too. I will post more soon!

In other big news, we had Collin dedicated at church on Sunday. He is almost 2 but it's never too late, right? I wrote poem for each of my boys for their dedication, I thought I would share the one for Collin on the blog.



Baby, My Baby, and baby to me you will always be.
You are My Savior's love song, as He sings to me.


Jesus, He made you piece by piece.
He trusted you to me, for Catch and Release.


Your dad was my prince in our very first chapter.
You boys call me Queen and you have become my happily ever after.


Collin you are sweet and you make each day sweet.
You can be naughty too, but with your big grin, naughty is a treat.


You are still a mystery, who will you be?
Pregnant with you, I marveled at another chance to fall in love for me.


You were wanted and celebrated with such joy.
Another little man in our house full of boys.


Blood ,sweat, and tears are all a daily occurrence.
God knew this when he filled you with courage.


You've got fight and a passion for life.
I pray for a strong heart too, to slow down when you feel it's right.


You're like a tornado we don't want to stifle, just direct and let go.
We pray you'd use your energy to destroy the Status Quo.


This life takes determination, don't kill your desires, even when the hard road lies ahead.
Saying when you're wrong, making it right, and living so you're out of breath until bed.


We are your safe place to fall, God has designed this family.
To heal us, to teach us, and to know we are accepted completely.


You are our beloved son, in which we are well pleased.
We will trust you to God for all you will need.


Draw near to him, in our broken world, He is the only Healer.
He makes beauty from our ashes and is strong to deliver.


As your parents we will be loving but sure to disappoint too.
Our son you'll be forever, we want to be better for you!


That is the best thing about babies, they change and redeem.
Baby, My Baby, and baby to me you will always be.