Fun-Filled Week

Boy One, Girl One, and Boy Two went to music camp.

Boy Two learned a new trick there, and Boy three attempts it also.

Daddy got the vision for him and Boy One and Girl One to run in a local 5K race. They practiced for about a month, and today accomplished their goal--runing continuously without needing to walk or stop. I'm so proud of them!

Dedication

We dedicated our fourth son to the Lord today.

After the service, with a happy daddy and mama.

Closeups of our little pumpkin.

Back at home with his next two oldest siblings.

We welcome our fourth son with joy and gratitude.

On the night of our 18th wedding anniversary, I went into labor and delivered our son the next morning. We thank the Lord for the birth of Elias Jeremiah Peterson.

And he shall go before Him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17 (KJV)

Has not the Lord made them one? In flesh and spirit they are His. And why one? Because He was seeking godly offspring. Malachi 2:15a (NIV)

with Grandma N and Grandpa

with Boy One

with Boy Two and Boy Three

with Girl One and Girl Two

Happy Anniversary to Us

Mr. P and I have been happily married for 18 years today. Thank you, Lord! :) :)

My parents are here, and we're all just waiting around for the baby to arrive. Yesterday we picked black raspberries from our own back yard, and I made two pies. They were fabulous, if I do say so myself.

Our baby boy is due today, but I'm not sure if he's aware of that. I'm getting induced on Wednesday if he doesn't arrive by then. How nice it would be if I don't end up needing the induction! I've been reading the Psalms this morning, and for some reason, every time I see the word pit (going down to the pit, being rescued from the pit), I keep thinking Pitocin. Hmmmm. I suppose that's not the usual interpretation.

Here are a few phrases from Psalm 27 that I am thinking about as labor nears:
"He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle He shall hide me."
"Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me."
"Wait on the Lord: be of good courage."

Thank you so much to all who have been praying for us!

Waiting for Baby

Grandma J has been here, available to help out in case the baby comes before my folks get back from their trip. We've been having all kinds of fun.

Here she is with her new little doggy Willie when we were all on a walk. She likes to climb trees, but doesn't climb too high any more.

Boy Two with Willie on our porch.

Here is Boy Three getting his medallion at the T-ball picnic.

Here are Boy Three and Girl Two practicing operating a baby swing for when the baby comes.

Here is Boy Two after his baseball tournament ends with a blue ribbon.