December 20, 2009 : 6th largest snow storm in DC area

18-20 inch snow storm in 24 hours. Not bad, except all of the snow plows broke down. Freaked the DC people out...

Tinker toy Snow man, made by dad


Martha Washington snowwoman, by mom

Sledding in front of our townhouse. Yes, that's the street where the snow plows broke down. Like the snow on our minivan?

Sledding down our street!!

Josiah's Dedication at New Life Church

Josiah has been in our family for 2 months, and this morning, we had the wonderful privilege of dedicating Josiah to the Lord, in front of our friends and church family. We realize this does not guarantee Josiah's salvation, but we wanted to make a public proclamation that we resolve to bring our child up in the way of the Lord. What a powerful moment to feel our child being prayed over by so many people. Thanks to the Hellings for taking these pics.

Up front, singing "How Great Thou Art". Josiah looks like he's right on key, there, but he was probably just drooling...haha!

Handing Josiah over to Leda Rupert (Associate Children's Pastor) as a symbol of our handing him over to the Lord. During this time, Josiah kept reaching out to his Ba Ba. He is clearly attached to Paxton.

Josiah found Ba Ba's nose to be a great distraction during the time of praying.