The past two weekends

Above left: Emily, Michael, Naomi & Jamie

Above right: Jamie, Greg, Naomi, Tracy, Doug & Julie








mom, Holly & Andrew at the Pumpkin Patch


A trip to Wisconsin for Naomi's baptism was on the adjenda for last weekend. It was great to meet our new niece, but the highlight was to welcome her into the family of Christ when she was Baptized. Doug was her Godfather. Jamie's sister and a friend from college were her two Godmothers. While there we had the chance to visit a pumpkin patch, watch lots of football, visit with family, and meet new people. We drove up with mom and dad in our van and then mom came back with Holly and Gene. Dad drove back with us, to help out with the driving. Doug was still unable to drive, so having Dad along to help really was a big help. The portable DVD player was a blessing - the kids watched movies, colored, played with cars and were good the whole trip.

On Friday we watched Gideo - Tuba Warrier a new Veggie Tales video. It was funny, just as the others have been in the past. I would recommend it for any family. On Saturday we picked up the house, folded an obsene amount of laundry (how does one family create that much dirty laundry is my question) and racked leaves. Then on Sunday we were at Church from 8:00 until 4:00 due to two Church services, Bible Class/Sunday School, and a congregational potluck and meeting. Then it was grading paper and lesson plan time. The kids did fit in decorating their pumpkins with permanent markers (Emily's was rotting, so we threw it away after she decorated it).

Now, it is time for another busy week.