Swinging

I took Lydia to play in the swing for the first time on Sunday. She really enjoyed swinging, but she actually liked watching the other kids at the park more. I think she wishes she were big enough for the slides and jungle gym. Soon enough!

Play Group

I've been taking Lydia to the same play group for about 5 months. The babies are starting to interact with each other now, and play group seems a lot more tiring! We have so much fun together laughing at our kids and talking through mommy stuff. Play group is often the highlight of my week! Here are the kiddos posing for a group picture (some are wearing their Halloween costumes).These pictures are of Lydia and Ellie Easter. They are best friends at play group. In the first picture they are "talking" through the play gate, and in the second picture Ellie continues to play while Lydia tries to lay on top of her.
On Saturday evening, Nadia and Bruce Chalton came over for dinner with their 6 month old twins. I really do not envy people with multiples, but we did manage to eat and play without too much chaos! Here we are playing with our babies!

Thanks to Melissa

On Monday evening my friend, Melissa Hollon, came over to say hi to me and Lydia. Well, her beautiful face was all the inspiration Lydia needed to muscle up and crawl! Amazingly, I had my camera close by and caught it on video!

Standing

Lydia has not been napping well lately. I could hear her playing in her bed on Sunday when she should have been sleeping. When I checked on her, this is what I found.Standing up! She is so proud of her new trick!

I took this picture today to try to show how she does not stand flat on her feet but rather on the front and sort of on the sides of her feet.She also enjoys playing with the "baby" on the other side of the window (her reflection, of course).

We do!

On Sunday, Dan and I publicly dedicated Lydia to the Lord in our church's Baby Dedication Service. We made a commitment to raise her according to God's love and laws, and we promised to pray for her to one day choose Jesus as her personal savior. We are truly amazed to be entrusted with such an important role in Lydia's life but find encouragement and strength from knowing she belongs only to the Lord. His will for her can overcome any of our poor (or good) parenting!

Here are all our friends from our Sunday School class who also dedicated their children this week! What a group!

Happy Birthday Dan

Today is Dan's 28th birthday. Happy Birthday Dan!Lydia got her dad a great gift.She even helped him open it!And helped him eat it...she eats everything.
Can you see the pearly whites? Two little bottom teeth.

Sunday Afternoon at the Park

After Church, we spent a few hours enjoying the weather at Memorial Park. We probably took 50 pictures, trying to capture just a few cute moments. Here are the results.Despite all the toys we packed, Dad's sunglasses were Lydia's favorite.
Daddy moves in for a kiss.
Lydia returns the kiss!
All worn out from playing.
Lydia practices sitting.
Mommy's turn for a kiss.
This game always gets squeals.
Mother daughter love.
Lydia works the camera.
What a playful little girl!