Happy Father's Day

Jonathan celebrated his first Father's Day yesterday. It was a special day, because we dedicated the boys at church. Here are some pics below:

My friend Amanda took pictures for us! I don't know why we look so pensive, we had a wonderful time. The pastor shared what each name meant and the life verse that goes along with it. Jonah's name means declarer of joy and salvation (literally 'dove'). And his verse is one of my personal favorites from Acts 4:20, in which the disciples respond to those who are persecuting them by explaining that they "cannot help but speak of the things they had seen and heard." I think it is a very powerful witness about the majesty of Christ. I hope it rings true in the life of my little "declarer."And Zach's name means "humbled before God" - such a poigant reflection of what was going on in our lives right before we received news of the twins. The pastor noted that God can do mighty things with a man who is indeed humbled before Him. Zach is already shaping up to be quite strong, and I pray he remains pliable in the hands of his creator. His life verse comes from Psalm 25:14: "The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him; and he makes known to them his covenant."

Along with Zach and Jonah, another family dedicated their youngest children as well. The Aune family has two sets of twins - yes, you read that right - TWO sets!!! Their youngest, Elijah and Sophia are in Zach and Jonah's class at church. Thanks Randy and Gloria for all your hardwork in putting the dedication together. We love our "tiny New Testaments" with the boys' names on them and the lovely certificates with calligraphy on them. They are beautiful reminders of the event. The dedication made Jonathan's first Father's Day very special!

And Jonathan, we love you Daddy and think you've been outstanding this past year. We can't wait to see what the next year brings for you as a Father!

And to all of the other Dads in our lives - Grandaddy and Papooh and Grandad - we can only say thank you for modeling what it is to be a godly, strong Father.

Love,
Zach and Jonah

Scrapbooking Credits: CathyK Designs kit "One Find Day" and frame by Ellie Lash "On the Move" kit.