the Sublett kids get baptized!

Our church held its yearly Fall Fest over the weekend.  The weather was perfect, and the day was a blast.  The highlight of the whole deal was getting to baptize all 4 of my children in a pond at Harvest Fields.  Over the years, all of our kids have indicated that they want to follow Jesus, that they have asked him to be their Savior, and that want to live for his glory.  Annabelle is the most recent to make that decision–you can read the story here.

Here are a few of the highlights and lowlights from the Fall Fest:

highlight–seriously tasty extra-long hot dogs, fresh off the grill.  Good call, food folks.

lowlight–the high school students got a bit of revenge against their parents in flag football.  The ‘rents smoked ’em last game, but our team was at a tactical disadvantage Sunday.  I think the high schoolers planned the game at a time when some of us couldn’t play…just sayin.

highlight–watching my kids take their turns throwing balls at the guy in the dunk tank.

lowlight–being the guy in the dunk tank.  That water was waaaaaay too cold!  I was in the dunker for about an hour, and when it was all over, I was shivering uncontrollably.  I’m talking whole body, violent convulsions.  And whoever thinks that the sneak attack–hitting the target when the ball doesn’t–is a good idea has never been in the dunk tank.  That’s just not cool.

highlight–the baptisms.  Seriously.  We’ve never pressured our kids to pray the prayer or say the right things.  We’ve encouraged them to take the Gospel seriously, and let them grow in their faith at their own pace.  Kim’s parents came up for the baptisms, and it was good to get to celebrate our kids’ faith with the folks at the Fall Fest.  The pond was freezing cold, and I think the cold kept my tears at bay.

Here are a few pics from the day.