Lily's Dedication 6th Jan 2008

Lily was dedicated (presented) to God on the 6th Jan 08. This is where we presented Lily before the Lord as Jesus was presented in the Temple by his parents. In doing so we recognised that God is the creator of all things, and He gives to parents the work and joy of bringing children to birth and nurturing them. In the promises we made we are commited to fulfilling those responsibilities.

Nana sang a lovely song called "He knows my name". Graeme from church played the piano.

Steve (our Senior pastor at Springwood Baptist Church) conducted the service. Pa read a bible verse.

Mummy made a big cake. Family and friends made lots of other lovely foods too. Then we went out for a nice lunch at Hazelbrook Chinese Restaurant.

Thank you to all those who were able to share in this special day with us and for the lovely gifts too.

God bless you each! Love the McDonalds. :)

Lily is 10 months old!

Hi everyone!

This is a bit late but a little while ago Mummy said that I was 10 months old! Daddy says I'm such a big girl!

Nana and Pa had to go back to PNG but we had a nice time with them while they were here. It was sad to say goodbye. They will come and visit soon.

It was Mummy's birthday and Daddy took the day off work and we all went out for the day. We had a nice time and Daddy suprised Mummy when we went to a park. Some of our friends came too and we had a big cake! It was a great suprise coz then i got to see some of my friends too! Here are my friends Laura and Caleb. Mummy took me on the slippery slide. Weeeee!

Daddy pushed me on the swing. What a fun time!

We also saw Uncle Ben, Aunty Christelle, Aunty Katie, Uncle Ross and Aunty Treenie for Mummy's birthday. We went out for dinner and I got to stay up late. Here I am giving my Mummy and big kiss!

It was our friends Nick's birthday too just after Mummy's so we went out to the Megalong Valley and I went for a swim in the creek! Here I am with Mummy and Sarah (Nick's wife). It was a fun day too!

I am saying lots of words like "ta", "bubba", "mum", "dad", "bum"(i think i accidently get mum mixed up with bubba!), "da", "nan" - i say this when i dont want to do something, "pa", "mmm". I have 4 teeth so far. And I try to crawl as fast as i can when Mummy chases after me! I like to stand alot and want to walk but i'm still practising!

Daddy says our house has 2 big water tanks at the back and the house will go up very quickly. I'm not sure what that means but I'm sure I will see soon.

I'm getting a new aunty! Uncle Ben is getting married soon to Christelle. Mummy says I will get to wear a new dress. I can't wait!

I love you all. Big hugs!

Lily

xxxooo