This past weekend my family and I took a whirlwind trip to South Carolina and Georgia so that more family could see Kenny before he returns to Iraq.
Natty and Marie worked hard to make this lovely welcome sign for Kenny.
Kenny kept us enthralled with tales from Iraq.
Aunt Nella, Uncle Duane, Daddy, Mama, and Ashley -- everyone listened intently to Kenny's stories.
Mercy, Aunt Sarah, and Uncle Russell
Content to be held for just a moment ...
...then Mercy made her escape!
After a delicious dinner, we all gathered in the living room to make a joyful noise to the Lord!
Everyone sang.
Natty and Emmy (not pictured) played their violins.
Cousins -- Emmy, Vida, Natty, Kenny, Courtney, Ashley
Courtney, Christy, Kenny
The next morning my family and I enjoyed a wonderful service at Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
After church, we had a picnic lunch at the beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy in downtown Greenville.
Then we drove to Watkinsville, Georgia to visit Uncle Steve and Aunt Glory.
Everyone enjoyed Kenny's stories and pictures.
Uncle Steve and Aunt Glory prepared a delicious dinner for us.
Uncle Steve and Aunt Glory
We had a wonderful weekend seeing everyone again, hearing Kenny’s stories, singing, and sharing in the things of the Lord. Thank you, dear family, for your gracious hospitality!
July 17, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Wow Vida, whatever did we have to drink that day at the Park? hmmm fun times huh!
July 17, 2008 at 10:31 pm
*sigh* Kenny, Kenny, Kenny…
Yes, lots of good memories!
July 19, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I’m a little late to look at pictures…obviously because you have posted a lot over the past few weeks and I have not commented on any! What a terrible cousin I am turning out to be…Ha, Ha! Don’t pass that around though.
I truly have enjoyed looking through and reading all the updated posts. What a special blessing it was to spend time with Kenny! Thanks for not posting any “Crazy” pictures of myself. I know I can be a little eccentric…hee hee hee. Mercy is starting to take after her Mommy. I enjoyed the comment under Mercy’s “escape” picture. It made me laugh out loud.
The Vereniki (did I spell it right) dish looks superb! You’re right, it does sound and look like a lot of work. I’ve decided how I can eat/enjoy it and save time…you make it for me!!! Yes, I am so smart.
Well, when you get a free moment, I’ve finally updated our blog site. Natty and Emmy had their violin recital this morning. I think you will enjoy watching it.
Tell Sarah that Natty loved her card and picture drawings and that she misses her!
We love you all,
Christy for The Clan