Who Does He Look Like?

Ian


Dad

Mom

Family

Ian had a naming ceremony over Thanksgiving weekend. This was a chance for us to recognize the gift that we have received in Ian and to welcome him into the family. It turned out wonderfully. Even my brother Jim (whose witty remarks dot the comment section of this blog), his wife, Margaret and their two kids, Judy and Tommy came up from Florida for the occasion. That meant a lot to us as we don't get to see them nearly enough. About 30 of Aaron and I's closest family showed up! I think it is awesome to have a big family. When I was born my Grandparents had all passed away and my Mom and Dad had moved to a state that neither had family in. So we didn't have the feeling of family surrounding us. Some may say this is a good thing, but for all family can be a headache, I wouldn't trade them for anything. Aaron's grandparents are all living still and so Ian even has great grandparents! He is named for his great grandfather, John Stek. (Ian is the Scottish form of John.) Great Grandpa Stek is a minister and professor of theology so we asked him to say a few words on our behalf as neither Aaron or I are much in the oration department.
This is a picture of all of us after the ceremony. Ian was looking especially dapper in his little man clothes. You can also see he was so excited by the events that he immediately crashed after all the excitment (ok he was passed out the whole time - I think he had had a little too much milk to drink).

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