Bath Time Fun

We bought Jacob some googles and he loves using them in the bath. We are planning to bring him to the YMCA for swim lessons this spring. He already loves the water and pours it over his face and sticks his face in the water with no prompting. I think we have a swimmer!

Baptized on Valentine's Day

What a perfect Valentine's Day! We celebrated Jacob's baptism with friends and family at St. Peter's Church in Lancaster. Mike and Bernadette officially became his Godparents. Jim and I cried through the hymn of "Borning Cry". What a touching song that says that God was taking care of our son even before we knew him.

Pastor Bonnie was so thoughtful. She even used a cloth from Ethiopia to wipe his hair. The connection to his birth country was especially important. We wanted to honor his first family. They entrusted us to raise him to love God and honor him. We will, with the help of God.

Sleeping and playing

Here are some random pictures of Jacob from the past week. The first is of Jim reading to Jacob and his cousin Joshua. The cousins are enjoying each other more. The last time they were together they were wrestling like brothers.

Next, is Jacob asleep for his nap. He fell asleep on top of his toys. How cute!!

Then, we have been taking him outside in the snow and he is enjoying each adventure. He loves walks and being pulled on the sled.

Loving the Snow!

Jacob loved the snow and didn't want to come back in when I thought his hands must be frozen. He walked off of the porch and the snow came up to his chest. It was quite an adventure. He tasted snow for the first time and laughed. We plan to go back out later for more fun in the snow.