Today, Andrea put on Christ

In the Methodist Church, we baptise infants by sprinkling their little heads with water. This is to bring the baby into the family of God as early as possible. The church and the family say beautiful vows of how we will raise her in the church and to know God. United Methodists then have confirmation around the beginning of the teenage years where we confirm our faith by attending classes to become well-informed about the religion we are choosing for ourselves as "adults". We remember our baptism at that time. Andrea was baptised today, and it was a very special day that many of our family members attended. We are so greatful that so many found the time to make the journey to Indiana for this special occasion.

Reds game

Andrea's first basebal game (sadly) was not as Wrigley field, but at the Great American Ballpark in Cinncinati. The Reds won, and have been a good team to watch this year suprisingly! We met Craig and younger brother Andy there to enjoy a night at the ballpark. Andrea was great! She ate, she watched, and slept most of the game!

More cookout pics and from SC trip!

jill

Dawn came by to meet Andrea. Dawn's first name is Andrea, so she is in a way her name sake! Dawn was and still is a great friend and I am sure Andrea will be proud that they have the same name when I tell her all of our great stories from HS and Clemson! Dawn recently got married, another one of my friends joins me in my great adventure. Laura, another friend just informed me that she is engaged! Such an exciting time, I am looking forward to 4 more engagments of friends in the (hopefully near) future!

Cookout at Meg's

Meghan and Eric definitly bought a house fit for a party. We had a great one Labor Day weekend sunday. We had burger and hotdogs, tasty sides and delictable desserts. Then we went swimming and finished it off with some great conversation and games. The dogs all got to come as well, we got to meet the Epley's new puppy, the chocolate lab named Hershey.

Clemson Tailgate

Andrea's first Clemson tailgate was a very relaxing day. It wasn't hot under the big tree where we set up... but the stick bugs were plentiful! Kristen and Jennifer were the last of the girls to meet little Andrea in person. Clemson won by A LOT, so a great day all around (even if it was just to Florida Atlantic).