Tuesday, April 22, 2008

The Babies' Baptism

posted by Christi at 8:17 PM
Our sweet babies, Aidan and Sophia, were baptized last Sunday morning in church. It was a very simple service in front of the congregation and many members of our family, which made it extra special. I don't usually get all weepy and stuff, but while I stood there and watched my son bow his little head as the pastor sprinkled water over him, I felt nothing else but the love of Jesus in that moment. And I saw His innocence and His goodness in tiny Sophie, as she sweetly clung to her "funny bunny" through the ceremony. It was just so precious and beautiful....a mother would have to be a real grinch not to cry! Anyway, my heart was bursting with pride that day...and does every day for that matter.

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

posted by Christi at 9:42 PM
Tuesday was Aidan's very first T-ball game! While we got off to a late start, the festivities were well worth the wait. I haven't laughed that hard in a while! Once a ball is hit, the entire, and I do mean ENTIRE, outfield comes rushing in after it. Kids are darting about here and there...sometimes they just fall down in the dirt for no other reason than for the simple fact that it's fun and they wanna get dirty. It was so great. What's even cooler is that Larr is helping the coach out on the field. He stands at the plate and helps the kids get their batting stance down, shows 'em how to hold the bat...you get the idea. It's so precious, and it's been a great opportunity for Larr and Aidan to bond over something they both genuinely enjoy. Sophie and I hang out in the bleachers, the ULTIMATE cheerleaders. Here are some pictures from the evening. Sorry there are no action shots; they didn't come out too well.

The Sophster hangin' out in her stroller. Her t-shirt says "Aidan's #1 Fan." I had shirts made that say "Aidan's mom" and "Aidan's dad," too. That's right. We're THAT family.

This is Ace with his buddy, Carson. They're in the same class at school, and Carson's dad is the coach. There wasn't an inch of that ballpark they didn't cover.

Is this surreal or what? Long live the #5!

Go Giants!