Big Weekend!
We're drawing closer to Christmas and this weekend couldn't have been more busy. The first of two Christmas parties was held at our friend's house, the Leone's, Saturday night. The second at our neighbor's house. Taylor was an angel at both, occupying herself with plate after plate of appetizers during boring conversations, but proved capable of impressing the adults with her maturity and charm whenever she spoke.
Though the Steelers were in town to thump the Panthers, we already had tickets to see the Nutcracker Ballet w/ the Charlotte Symphony on Sunday. So, I put aside my Terrible Towel and washed off the face paint to make a great memory with my family. The music was wonderful and Taylor was introduced to the ballet in a beautiful theater. Unfortunately, our seats were right next to the only kid in the theater that was terrified by the Mouse King and, therefore, wore earmuffs. Not furry, pink, cold weather earmuffs; no, I'm talking about "keep out the Mouse King's cries of death" hearing protection earmuffs. He repeatedly whined, "Iiiiii'mmmm scaaaarrrrred....Iiiii'vvvvee got to go to the baaaaaattthhhroom." I think we found the Nutcracker fairy....he was sitting in Balcony, Row A, seat 216 beside me.
Moving on, we had another reason to celebrate this weekend. During our per-marital counseling, Amanda Faye discussed her desire to be re-baptized. Sunday, we went forward
and Kent, our minister, baptized her. It was nice to have so many new faces from the congregation congratulating and welcoming her, making her truly feel a part of the "body". (I'd prepared her for cold water, saying the CoC is old school and she was lucky they weren't taking her to a creek in December. She was happily surprised to find otherwise.)
As if I didn't have enough reasons to be proud of her, she added one more.
Though the Steelers were in town to thump the Panthers, we already had tickets to see the Nutcracker Ballet w/ the Charlotte Symphony on Sunday. So, I put aside my Terrible Towel and washed off the face paint to make a great memory with my family. The music was wonderful and Taylor was introduced to the ballet in a beautiful theater. Unfortunately, our seats were right next to the only kid in the theater that was terrified by the Mouse King and, therefore, wore earmuffs. Not furry, pink, cold weather earmuffs; no, I'm talking about "keep out the Mouse King's cries of death" hearing protection earmuffs. He repeatedly whined, "Iiiiii'mmmm scaaaarrrrred....Iiiii'vvvvee got to go to the baaaaaattthhhroom." I think we found the Nutcracker fairy....he was sitting in Balcony, Row A, seat 216 beside me.Moving on, we had another reason to celebrate this weekend. During our per-marital counseling, Amanda Faye discussed her desire to be re-baptized. Sunday, we went forward
and Kent, our minister, baptized her. It was nice to have so many new faces from the congregation congratulating and welcoming her, making her truly feel a part of the "body". (I'd prepared her for cold water, saying the CoC is old school and she was lucky they weren't taking her to a creek in December. She was happily surprised to find otherwise.)As if I didn't have enough reasons to be proud of her, she added one more.
posted by Steelerfan06 | 10:15 AM
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I'M THRILLED!! AND SPEECHLESS!
Thanks a lot, Amanda Faye...I don't usually cry during _Antiques Roadshow_! (I'm so happy we're about to become sisters in TWO ways.)
Counting down the days until the wedding,
Kristy
P.S. When are you gonna fire up a blog of your own?
We're SO blessed! Taylor is becoming such a lovely young lady, Russell is a true family man, and Amanda Faye is a wonderful addition to our family! I'm so proud to be Taylor's aunt and a sister to you two!
A few years ago, I chose to be re-baptized, too. I had first asked to be baptized when I was 11 years old, but I wanted to make the decision as an adult. Baptism is such a beautiful confirmation and culmination of repentance, trust and choosing allegiance with and full dependence upon Christ, acknowledging death to self, and being risen again through Him, and I wish I could do it over and over, though I know that once is all that is commanded. I don't think a child should be denied baptism if he/she wants it, but it's the most crucial decision one can ever make, and that should be made by an adult.
God's richest blessings on your marriage, on your family and on your walk with Christ.
Karen
P.S. I second Kristy's motion for Amanda Faye to get a blog! ;-)
DUDE. One word: UPDATE. That is all.
Love,
Your Nephew,
Houston
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