Dedication & "Camping"

In early November we were able to "dedicate" the boys at church.  We had been wanting to do this since Eli was born but the stars never really aligned.  Our church doesn't do a baby dedication or baptism because they want us to focus on our role as parents in raising them faithfully.  So, the Summit does a parent commissioning.  Just like we commission and pray for missionaries the parents are given the challenge and make a covenant of faith that their kids will be their first and foremost mission field and that they will be raised in the light of the Gospel.  We love raising our boys and are so thankful for God's grace as we do so!!!  (there are no pics because they didn't come out well...... sorry.  But believe me we looked good gussied up!!)

Grandma Mutti, Grandpa Vati and the Renfrow's came up for the commissioning so after the ceremony we went back to our house and had a campfire and the next day hung out at Grandma's house.  Since it was a pretty hectic year and fall this was our annual "camping" trip.  It was a lot of fun and let me tell you these cousins love being together!!!!

Emmett and Eli getting their s'more on.

Wyatt roasting a marshmallow with Simon and grandpa looking on.

Silly Claire eating a s'more on the slide.

The twins sharing a marshmallow.

Dada and a sleepy Simon.

Emmett and Paige playing at grandma's.

The aunties did a craft time.

Grandma helping on one of the God's eyes.

Wyatt working on a tasty craft.

Boys.....

Auntie Alison giving instructions.

Cleaning up this craft is way yummy!!! It's chocolate frosting!!!

Sampling the supplies....

Delicious acorns... Hershey's kiss, chocolate frosting, mini-nilla wafer, and pretzel.

Six turkeys and some yummy acorns!