It was another in a long line of firsts for Charlie; actually, there were several firsts, although some were more successful than others!
We kicked off the weekend with a pool party. It’s been unseasonably hot here lately, so a pool party seemed like a good idea. But the humidity broke, and it wasn’t too long into the session before everybody had chattering teeth and chill bumps. Welch pool is a wonderful place, though, especially since they added some waterpark-type slides and a kids play area. The girls loved the slides, and Kim drew a crowd when she walked in with Charlie. Kim used him as an excuse to stay out of the water, so I got to zip down the slides with the girls! Maybe next time Charlie’ll get a turn…
Kim brought the boy to church with her Sunday morning, and he got to hear me preach. I noticed that he wasn’t taking notes. I don’t know if that means that he was under so much conviction that he couldn’t write, or if he was busy playing angry birds on mom’s phone. Either way, he was front and center, and helped me kick off a new series on what it means to be part of God’s adopted family. If you want to hear it, you can click here. The link should be active Tuesday.
Sunday evening was full of firsts, too. First visit with some of the cousins. First trip to the Spikes ballpark. First rain out. First time caught in a torrential downpour. First trip to Penn State’s Creamery…Charlie slept through most of it!
Uncle Dew and Aunt Jodi brought their 4 kids up to take in a ballgame. I was already at the park for chapel, and when Uncle Dew came walking in with all 9 kids, he said he felt like he was part of the movie Cheaper By the Dozen! We made it through the first inning before the skies opened on us, and we had to flee for drier parts. We wound up at the Creamery, the legendary home of Peachy Paterno ice cream. They serve ice cream in portions bigger than Charlie’s head, which felt about right to most of the fam!
We didn’t get to see a ballgame, but the ice cream hit the spot, and no one seemed to mid too much. It’s always good to get to hang out with Dew and his fam. He’s been one of my best friends for the past 21 years, and we never get to hang out as much as I’d like.
Here are some pics from the weekend…
1 Comment
Aaron Garver · August 16, 2011 at 10:44 am
I for one think that this little guy is in for an awesome fun filled God filled life. So happy that you all are getting this opportunity. No need for Karo syrup and bows for this one though. Good times.