Apple Orchard and Pumpkin Patch

Dan and I took Evan to the Northwoods Apple Orchard/Pumpkin Patch on cold blistery day! we nearly froze to death but Evan had a super good time!

While our families were in town for the church dedication we also ventured out to the Sekapp Apple Orchard, and we realized how much Evan loves apples, maybe a little too much! I turned around to find he had eaten an entire apple, core and all.

Cousin Rachel

Cousins Ryan and Nathan

Church Dedication

We had the privilege of having our families here this weekend to help celebrate our church dedication.  Usually referred to a 'baby dedication' but Evan isn't exactly a baby.  We take this responsibility to raise him in a God - honoring home very seriously. We made vows to teach Evan about Jesus and God's love and mercy. To honor and respect each other in our relationship so that Evan will know what a God-honoring marriage looks like.
 
We were doubly blessed because we were able to do this as a small group.  Each of our four couples became parents within a 2 month period (March-May). So we wanted to make this vow together at the same time since we were in the unique situation to start our parenthood journey together!

Freudenburgs, Hicks, Pedersons, Andersons and Pastor Steer

Cousins: Ryan Rachel and Nathan

loving on the cupcakes afterwards