The old crew

circa 2006

A much older group with a few offspring

Baby dedication

Dedications are a big deal around here for the chan fam.

I had mixed feelings going in because I know this path of following God sometimes leads you to be different than those around you, to choose a life that may seem harder. And what mother wants that?

But when our pastor asked, "Is it your hope and intention that Noah experiences the presence of God & grow into a love relationship with Him, so that he can walk with Him all the days of his life?"

Well yes, that is what I wish. That we would show him a God that brings comfort during times of sadness, calls us to something greater, and cares for us deeply, so that one day he can make a choice for himself.

Afterward we celebrated family-style with stuffed mushrooms, four cheese ravioli, chicken marsala, tiramisu, and so much more. The food was fantastic, but the company even better!

It meant a lot to us to be able to thank some of those who have been so supportive of our family this past year. It truly takes a village (a very large one full of cool people) to raise a child.

Photos compliments of Joanna.

Father's day weekend

A gorgeous wedding in Carmel

Patio fun with dad

We asked him politely to sit still in the chair

Happy father's day to grandpa too

What could be a more manly way to celebrate fatherhood than whiskey and cigars

I took one puff and decided inhaling cancer into my mouth wasn't that fun

Happy father's day!

Pre-walker

Now that we are one, apparently sleep is a thing of the past. We've also decided it is time for our bottom molars to make their appearance. And the meaning of "getting into everything" has been taken to a new level.

Please note the dining chair and toy I used to block him, to no avail...

But we are enjoying the last few weeks or months of our little pre-walker. Once he takes off, there is no going back! I am savoring these last moments of his babyhood.