Saturday, July 18, 2009

Atlanta - July 2009

Our Southcoastal District Conference of The Wesleyan Church was in Atlanta this week. Andrew & Katherine were able to spend time with his family while I attended the conference. Swimming was definitely a big part of the fun. The three older grandchildren, Ike, Ingam & Rose were baptized in the pool by Grandpa (Reverend) Maxey. Thursday night, I was one of three to be ordained. It was a special service. Andrew's family attended, and my parents and aunts & uncles also came for the service.My senior pastor, Joel, and his wife Tracy were there.
Amber & Lauren also drove over. Of course, no picture of Lauren. Some of the choir members from church were also there as delegates to the conference: Mattie Ruth & Leonard, Martha, and Mona. It was so special to have so many of my family and friends present.
On Friday, 15 of us went to the aquarium. Katherine really enjoyed it. Grace, 5, and Katherine, 2, bonded and have fun playing together.

This little video is from after the ordination service on Thursday. Katherine had a big audience so she performed for everyone. We started the video about halfway through "The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round," which is one of her very favorite songs. She is quite an entertainer.