Today Grady was dedicated at our Church - Prairie Lakes Church in Cedar Falls, IA. Jon and I have been going there for about 5 years now. Although we did not meet via church, we actually went to the same church and both attended a singles bible study...different ones of course. Who would have known that two years or so later that we would be attending there as husband and wife. Anyway, at Prairie Lakes (PLC) they have a program where parents and their families/friends can come and share in a time to hear about Grady. During the dedication, we went up front with Grady and I answered the question,"how did we come up with the name Grady", Jon then read a verse that we had picked out. After that, Pastor John prayed for our family. The church gave us a few gifts such as a Prairie Lakes bib, a Children's Bible and a quilt that the ladies in the church made for babies. 
Betsy and Travis Haht are a couple that Jon and I met in Lamaze class in August/September. We ended up setting next to them at each class, so we talked a bit. Later we found out that they also go to PLC and go to the Saturday night service (as so we for the most part). Travis works with hogs and Betsy also works in Hudson...what small world. To add to our journey with Betsy and Travis, they actually had there baby boy, Matthew, on the Saturday/Sunday before Grady was born, so we were even in the hospital at the same time. Betsy and I keep in touch and continue to share in baby stories or advice. They are a neat couple that we have enjoyed getting to know. They also attended the baby dedication with their son Matthew. I think Matthew and Grady are going to grow up to be good friends!
Here is a picture of the different things that we got at the dedication.
Heather and Trisha came to share in Grady's special day! Thanks Aunt Heather and Aunt Trisha! We love that your so involved in Grady's life...
Afterwards we all went out to lunch at Peppers. It was a great time spent with family. 
That night, at church, all of the families that attended the Saturday night service went up front with their babies and Pastor John introduced each family as well as prayed for us a parents.
Here is Grady with Pastor John Fuller.
Family picture with Pastor John
Betsy and Travis Haht are a couple that Jon and I met in Lamaze class in August/September. We ended up setting next to them at each class, so we talked a bit. Later we found out that they also go to PLC and go to the Saturday night service (as so we for the most part). Travis works with hogs and Betsy also works in Hudson...what small world. To add to our journey with Betsy and Travis, they actually had there baby boy, Matthew, on the Saturday/Sunday before Grady was born, so we were even in the hospital at the same time. Betsy and I keep in touch and continue to share in baby stories or advice. They are a neat couple that we have enjoyed getting to know. They also attended the baby dedication with their son Matthew. I think Matthew and Grady are going to grow up to be good friends!
Here is a picture of the different things that we got at the dedication.
Heather and Trisha came to share in Grady's special day! Thanks Aunt Heather and Aunt Trisha! We love that your so involved in Grady's life...
Afterwards we all went out to lunch at Peppers. It was a great time spent with family. 
That night, at church, all of the families that attended the Saturday night service went up front with their babies and Pastor John introduced each family as well as prayed for us a parents.