Jack and TL : June 2011

Family & Fishin'

The day after Ordination we went to THE BBQ HOUSE in Auburn to eat breakfast. It was delicious as always.

After the boys took a nap we went "shishin" or fishing for those of you who don't speak William. It was sooo much fun to watch him and Uncle Jack fish. Gatlin tried because he's always trying to keep up with big brother. It was a fun afternoon!

Ridin' in Uncle Jack's truck

Uncle Jack and William - tackle boxes and fishing poles

G-daddy and Gatlin

G-daddy, Gatlin and Mawmaw

Fishing

Daddy getting the fish off the hook

Uncle Jack and William with the fish they caught

Gatlin trying to get in on the action

the gang minus Mawmaw (who was taking the picture)

isn't this adorable?

he is a mess!

My handsome honey!

Sweet T and Gat

Mommy and W

Gat trying to tote the tacklebox

love these boys!

fishing

this was take 3 with these two. Funny boys!

Sarah helping W reel in the fish

Me and Jack

(my AU hat was a graduation gift from Jack ... you know he graduated and I got a present. haha - No worries I bought him a fishing pole and tackle box with bait.)

Sweet T and W

Gatlin trying his hand at fishing

W was doing EXACTLY what Uncle Jack was doing

cute!

Me and my Sarah!

This was right at the end. It was a FUN afternoon!

ORDINATION

I don't know if I can accurately describe what a PRECIOUS time this was for Jack and I. On May 22, 2011 we sat on the front row at Lakeview with the other 10 who have walked this path with us the last three years. Bro. Al preached to the church with his emphasis towards the six men who just graduated from seminary. At the end of his sermon he asked the six "guys" to sit across the front steps of the sanctuary and any ordained man in the crowd to come and pray over them and essentially send them out to spread the gospel. As our husbands were being prayed for and over many of those men came and prayed for us the wives. It was amazing. The sweetest thing and something I will never forget, was as I looked up from being prayed for by a precious man I see my Papa, my Daddy and my brother praying over my husband. Let's just say the tears flowed. How grateful I am for the godly heritage we both come from and to see it that night just blessed my heart. It was emotional and wonderful to be sent out from our church that raised us the last eight years. Thank you Lakeview for your love and support. We are eternally grateful!

After the service they had a reception and it was a fun time to give hugs and thank people! Here are some pics from that time! (please ignore red noses and runny makeup, I already said it was emotional.)

This was the cake at the reception. It had all of their favorite books, a pot of coffee, a box of pizza. It was so very fitting.

The guys with their cake.

Sarah Lane, Allie and Rye - three girls who have been around from the beginning. They were in 7th grade when I moved to Auburn, some of the first to ask me about Jack and now are about to start their 3rd year in college. Yeah, I feel old.

Us with the Armstrong's and Caldwells

Us with the Wilson's including my Papa and my
Peggy

Me and the cutest new Pastor around :)

The wives with Ms. Kem - I am thankful for the time she spent pouring into us and teaching us what it means to be a woman of God and a woman who loves her preaching husband.

Just the wives. Can't explain the blessing these girls are.

GRADUATION

Still kind of in shock that the three years of Seminary are done. I am so proud of Jack and all the hard work he has put in. I wanted to do a little dance when he walked across the stage but then remembered I am a baptist preacher's wife, I better hold off. :)

Here he is!!

Shaking Dr. Mohler's hand and getting his diploma!

Mom and I sitting at the ceremony ... it was HOT!

So proud of him!

Us with the Armstrong's

(from L-R)

Jack, Matt, Hunter, Ken, David, Josh

Jack & I, Matt & Rebecca, Hunter & Christina, Ken & Shannon, David & Alicia, Josh & Jessica

(in the front) Bro. Al & Ms. Kem

The guys, Bro. Al and Dr. Mohler

Did I mention how proud I am of him? It was a fun weekend to spend with these folks who have become our closest friends! We have been blessed to walk this road with them! We are excited about what all the Lord has in store for each one and look forward to watching their ministries grow!

I'm behind ...

and here's to catching up!

The last time I updated we announced we were moving to Opp. Jack was on a 9 day trip with the interns and Bro. Al so I spent L O T S of time with William and Gatlin. Here are some pics from that weekend/week!