My big day at First Unitarian Church. Today was a big day for me. I took part in the Child Dedication ceremony at First Unitarian Church here in Portland this morning, along with about 20 other kids. It was really a moving and exciting experience. I know Mommy and Daddy really enjoyed the ceremony. This is what the church members read aloud to us:

We, the members and friends of the First Unitarian Church, welcome these children into our midst. We will help these parents prepare their children to be independent adults, aware of the world as it is and as it ought to be, aware of the power of one dedicated individual to change its course, aware of the power of love to overcome tragedy, evil and injustice.

This is Reverend Marilyn dedicating me before the whole congregation and giving me a white rose. It was really something special.

Havin' fun with my tractor and farm "aminals".

Snoozin'.

Like the bib says, "Let's Eat!"

Or drink! And yes, that is prune juice in the sippy cup.

I am really starting to explore my bathtub. Water sure is funny stuff!

Having a grand ole' time!

I think it's more fun when I pull these magnets off the fridge....

My friend Amy is really great at feeding me my dinner!

Yum, yam!

Slobber is my friend.

I'm really getting good at this whole eating solids thing! I've already tried rice, oatmeal, apples, squash, pears, yams, and bananas.

One of my favorite activities is playing with these magnet toys in the kitchen while Mom and Dad are making dinner.

Hi everybody!

If I bang on this thing enough times, maybe it will work....

My daddy is so silly sometimes, I just love hanging out with him.

Check out the cool hat my friend Heather made me! It even matches my fleece pants!