More pics of the Baby Dedication's Lunch

Big boy Cohen Allen
Uncle Ron Mataya
Jeannie Mai
Ms. Brianna

We were blessed to have close to 80 friends and family members join us for lunch afterwards

Gramee Gloria, Kiley McGill and Bri
Gramee and grandaughter bonding time
Thaynes and Piersons coming a long ways for this special day
Day and precious Zane

Brianna's Dedication

We were privileged this weekend to have G'Pa Pierson dedicate Brianna to the Lord. Part of this ceremony is also asking for a commitment from our family, friends and church community to take an active roll in bringing her up in a safe and grace-filled environment. Pastor Alex also took part in the ceremony.

After church we had a wonderful lunch at a park near our house. It was wonderful to be surrounded by so many dear people.

We chose this day so that Ken & Crystal could be with us on the visit from Saipan.

And more friends & Family

Our good friends Ile & Lalo (and their youngest Giovana) visited from Ventura County.

Tuesday on the cruise ... beautiful glacier views

On Wednesday we did some whale watching in Juneau (Alaska's capital). We were very fortunate to see a baby blue whale playing with Mommy for about half an hour. It was unbelievable! God's creation is truly magnificent ...
Baby blue whale flapping his tail
 

More pics from our Alaska Cruise

Kenny and her fave Uncle and Auntie from Saipan. They really bonded with Bri and played with her lots Brianna played in the not-very-hot tub with Mommy. She splashed away and wore goggles (just for looks)
Uncle Ken showing Bri gorgeous Alaska views
Baby Bri just LOVED drinking water from the glass at dinner time. Grandma looks on so amused!

Our Alaska Cruise aboard the MS Westerdam

Here in our stateroom with Auntie Crystal. Auntie LOVED playing with Brianna and speaking to her in Spanish. Brianna loves Auntie Crystal! A gorgeous glacier view...
Every time our room got cleaned our stateroom manager made cute towel animals that Bri later enjoyed playing with. Every day she had a different animal! So creative ...
Bri and Mommy ready for our formal night on Friday Night. We had delicious vegetarian and vegan meals available all week long at the Vista Dining Room. We really enjoyed the gorgeous view and great company. Grandpa and Gramee Pierson, Uncle Kenny and Auntie Crystal also went along ...
 

And after a nice nap ....

Bri is all smiles Of course, trying to stand up and walk is more fun than sitting up!
 

Welcome home Auntie Crystal and Uncle Ken!

Brianna and Great Grandpa Bieber Uncle Ken, Auntie Crystal, Auntie Natalie and Great Grandpa with Baby Bri
All smiles before lunch
Brianna loved playing with Auntie Natalie
 

Feeling Pretty in Pink

Like my new sandals? Pretty cool! I love standing up on anything right now. I'll be walking very soon! A serious moment
Now back to business ... all smiles for playtime with Daddy
"I love to move it, move it ... I love to move it, move it"
 

Following Mommy around the house

Zane's parents gave me this super cute outfit to wear while I crawl around the house following Mommy This crawling business is a lot of fun; don't you think?
I'm looking at a "Who loves Baby?" book with pictures of family and friends from Argentina that I only see a couple of times a year. Here's my Uncle Rony and Auntie Sandra ... they are getting married on January 5, 2007 and they've asked me to be the Flower Girl, will I walk by then?
Caught trying to turn the pages ... By the way, I'll be 7 months on Labor Day. Have a wonderful long weekend, everybody!