By now you probably know why we named Moses Moses, but in case the information hasn't trickled to you yet, here's a word of explanation.
Moses Root Rios
Jeremy and I chose
Moses as the name for our firstborn son many years before he was born. Quite simply, we liked the name--the way it sounded when we heard it, the musical quality it took on when we said it, the fun ways of shortening it (Mo, Mos, "The Mos"). We also liked it because of its biblical namesake. The biblical Moses was a man of great humility, who, while far from perfect, enjoyed a relationship with God in which they spoke face to face.
Moses' middle name is
Root after Jerry Root. A professor at our alma mater Wheaton College, Jerry is the minister who imparted counsel to us before we married and the officiant at our wedding. Jeremy would say that Jerry taught him to love Jesus and for that, among other things, he is counted a dear friend.
Our last name is
Rios which means 'rivers' in Spanish. The name Moses means 'from the water' in Hebrew and we feel the three names together are reminiscent of Psalm 1.
"But his delight is in the law of the Lord...He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers."
Like we said, a big name for a little guy. May he grow into it with the grace and blessing of his Maker.
Even though Moses' 6 month birthday was today we're only just now up to photos taken in August. But we're getting closer to real time! :) Here are a few fun ones from the beginning of Mo's 5th month. I was folding laundry (or something equally inspirational) in our bedroom and quickly became distracted by his amusement with a little duck friend. 
Such a poser!
More August moments coming soon...!
Mid July we had two very special guests come visit us! Jerry and Claudia Root! Admidst speaking engagements and holiday plans in our corner of the earth, they so kindly worked us into their summer plans. Jerry dedicated Moses and delivered two excellent lectures on C.S. Lewis at our church while he was here. We thoroughly enjoyed showing them around town and exchanging book lists! The happy couple is pictured here at Queen Elizabeth Park.
Although we very much appreciated Jerry's lectures Moses appeared to be unmoved. Talk about a tough audience.
He did, however, find Jerry's beard fascinating.
Jerry and Moses hangin' out while Jerry practices being a grandfather himself. Congrats Jerry and Claudia on the birth of your own first grandkid!
Among other sweet gifts from the Roots, Moses received his first pair of very cool sunglasses which he sports quite willingly without complaint. (It must be his inner Californian?) I should also mention that Moses makes lots of noise. His favourite noises are like bird squawks and this picture really isn't complete unless you know that in this picture he's makin' some pretty serious squawks! (and he is also chirping loudly as I type...ah, silly Moses.)
Moses demonstrates a mighty roar!
A curious and open face.
Jeremy and I chose Moses as the name for our firstborn son many years before he was born. Quite simply, we liked the name--the way it sounded when we heard it, the musical quality it took on when we said it, the fun ways of shortening it (Mo, Mos, "The Mos"). We also liked it because of its biblical namesake. The biblical Moses was a man of great humility, who, while far from perfect, enjoyed a relationship with God in which they spoke face to face.
