Timmy's first birthday!

Today is Timothy's first birthday! I can't believe how fast the past year has flown. Today was also Timmy's baby dedication. In our church babies are not baptized or christened, but are dedicated to God. The parents vow to raise the child in a Christian manner and teach the child about God. It's basically a christening without the water! In the picture above you see Pastor Rob (who performed the dedication ceremony), Maurice, Timmy, Sarah and Isaac, Anne, Grandma Overholt, and Aunt Shelli (who is also Timmy's godmother). After church we went out to lunch with the family, Pastor Rob, and the Castners (Mary's parents). Then we had to scoot home for Timmy's birthday party!


Timothy had great fun at his party (once he finally woke up from his nap!) He had some help opening his presents (Isaac, Alex and Anne were happy to help). Then he got to eat his cake! He dug right in and made a great mess. It was so fun!
I do believe Timmy was very proud of himself and the mess that he made. It was everything a first birthday is supposed to be! Although I think Elma (Maurice's mom) had a small heart attack when she saw the mess that Timmy made. It's okay...that's why God made washing machines!