Sunday/Monday in review...

Today was a busy day at work and I was so incredibly tired after beach day yesterday but I did manage to get a lot done. We also went out to lunch at Logan's for Cathy's birthday. Good times! After work Larry wanted to see a movie tonight so we went to see "My Life in Ruins." I love Nia Vardalos...beautiful, talented actress and besides that she's Greek! :) After getting home from the movie at about 10:00 PM I took Maddie for a late walk. We went about one mile. Unfortunately she was a real booger and decided to squirm out of her collar and run. Two men who were standing outside helped me run her down and put her collar on and tighten it. She scared me to pieces...don't wanna go through that again. It's the first time she ever did that to me while on a walk. I'll be even more careful...can't imagine anything happening to my sweet Maddie.

We took 400 photos at the beach yesterday. (Yes, literally) But here are just a few...I'll try to post more later. What a beautiful day! Couldn't have been better. And did I mention we baptized 16 people?

Cece Mackley

Emmy & Jordan

Jordan

Larry & Tom (getting ready to baptize)

Justin after baptism

Yesenia being baptized

Miguel being baptized

Took a picture of this guy riding an ultralight at sunset...cool.

Sat on the beach and watched the sunset...beautiful as usual.

Comments

Aaron said…

You are so blessed! Love the pic of little Cece, so cute! The one of Emmy and Jordan looks like the one you take out of the frame before you put your own in. :-)

1:50 AM

Sharon said…

Awesome! *sigh* I wish I could have been there for this most special, precious, and blessed day! I miss you - all - and love you so much!!!!

8:29 AM

Anonymous said…

Thanks for sharing this most special day! You make us want to move to FL and join your church!!!
Ruth, PA

10:09 AM

Deanna Doss Shrodes said…

Aaron, I know -- aren't they just like models? I say it and I'm "the Mom" but I know I'm not just partial when other people say it too. :)

Shari, wish you could have been here too.

Ruth, come on down!

10:52 AM

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