Confirmation

Sunday was a busy day too.  M, Jacob and Rhig were confirmed this week. Pastor Ron arranged a nice service.

Great Niece Natalia was one year old, and her Grandpa (my brother) led the congregation in singing to her. Our church sings to you when your birthday/anniversary falls on Sunday. Her little sister Noel Joy slept through it all. We had cake at church and then came here for a confirmation brunch: hard boiled eggs, smokies, cheesy potatoes, glazed cinnamon rolls, strawberries and pineapple, grape salad, juice, coffee, tea and milk.

Beautiful things: I picked up a couple of stems of lilies for the girl's dance recital. Paired with some of our peonies in a thrifted vase, they made a beautiful, impressive and highly scented centerpiece for the confirmation meal. Daughter A. and the sons were out for confirmation. She has recently taken up kickboxing and is buffing up. Note her trademark sparkle and smile.

After some downtime (read: NAP!), several of us (not I) headed to a service project for church. Afterwards some of the young cousins came back and had a bonfire. Oh, and we snuck in a haircut for cousin Aldon. I used to cut  his hair when he was little. Right now he is in college and working, so the price was right.