We traveled so Darin could attend, of all things, a guitar convention in Nashville.
We have so many many things to share but you will have to check back with us. The kids and I are busy preparing for our next big adventure.
Monday, June 27, 2011
A Sneak Peak
Please excuse our blog. We have been on the road for awhile.
We traveled so Darin could attend, of all things, a guitar convention in Nashville.
We have so many many things to share but you will have to check back with us. The kids and I are busy preparing for our next big adventure.
We traveled so Darin could attend, of all things, a guitar convention in Nashville.
We have so many many things to share but you will have to check back with us. The kids and I are busy preparing for our next big adventure.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Pandamania VBS
It is officially the first week of summer vacation but no rest for the weary in the Morgan household. We started Vacation Bible School bright and early Monday morning.
There is lots of singing and dancing at VBS.
We re-connect with some of our previous crew members.
We play awesome games.
We make some cool crafts.
We eat some delicious snacks.
And my favorite, we share our daily God sightings.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Are you a betting man (or woman)?
Want to place a wager? Will our house be ready by August 1st? I am betting "no". More than likely it won't be ready until I return to work. I believe you call that Murphy's Law. Even though I don't think it will be ready I must admit that the builder is making a lot of progress.
This last picture is for Brent, Angie and kids who we will be seeing at Universal Studios a week from today. Harry Potter will always have a room at the NaplesMorgans :)
the entry way
the second story
This last picture is for Brent, Angie and kids who we will be seeing at Universal Studios a week from today. Harry Potter will always have a room at the NaplesMorgans :)
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Mazel Tov to Brooke
Yesterday we attended our very first Bat Mitzvah for our dear friend, Brooke. Mackenzie and Brooke have been friends since birth. The hour long ceremony began downstairs at a country club. The entire ceremony was lead by the Rabbi and Brooke. It was spoken in both Hebrew and English. Brooke spent years preparing for this event, she did a truly amazing job.
This is my favorite picture from the ceremony. You can see the Rabbi, Brooke and the Torah between Brooke's father on the left and Brooke's mother on the right.
After the ceremony, we headed upstairs for a four hour reception.
Another first for Mackenzie, she was invited to sit at the head table. She had never sat at a long table facing all the other guests seated at circular tables.
We were able to participate in a number of Jewish traditions. One was the cutting of the Challah bread by Brooke's maternal grandfather.
We danced the Hora circle dance while Brooke was placed in a chair and bounced up and down.
The most touching tradition was the candle lighting ceremony. Twelve groups were called up to light a candle. Brooke was the master of ceremonies and announced each honoree.
Brooke's parents (Emily and Brian) were the last honorees and Brooke lit the final candle herself.
The dance party was started with a father/daughter dance. Speaking of the dancing, the same DJ from Brian and Emily's wedding was the DJ for this event. Not only that, Brian and Emily's wedding reception was held in this very same room.
Lastly, it was great to see old friends. Sadly, I missed my chance for a group shot of the five of us who taught together years ago. All of our babies were born within months of each other. We attended some of each other's weddings, baby showers, baptisms and kid's first birthday parties. I must say that might have been years ago but we all still look fantastic. To Brian and Emily, thanks for including us in one heck of a party!!!
This is my favorite picture from the ceremony. You can see the Rabbi, Brooke and the Torah between Brooke's father on the left and Brooke's mother on the right.
After the ceremony, we headed upstairs for a four hour reception.
Another first for Mackenzie, she was invited to sit at the head table. She had never sat at a long table facing all the other guests seated at circular tables.
We were able to participate in a number of Jewish traditions. One was the cutting of the Challah bread by Brooke's maternal grandfather.
We danced the Hora circle dance while Brooke was placed in a chair and bounced up and down.
The most touching tradition was the candle lighting ceremony. Twelve groups were called up to light a candle. Brooke was the master of ceremonies and announced each honoree.
Brooke's parents (Emily and Brian) were the last honorees and Brooke lit the final candle herself.
The dance party was started with a father/daughter dance. Speaking of the dancing, the same DJ from Brian and Emily's wedding was the DJ for this event. Not only that, Brian and Emily's wedding reception was held in this very same room.
Lastly, it was great to see old friends. Sadly, I missed my chance for a group shot of the five of us who taught together years ago. All of our babies were born within months of each other. We attended some of each other's weddings, baby showers, baptisms and kid's first birthday parties. I must say that might have been years ago but we all still look fantastic. To Brian and Emily, thanks for including us in one heck of a party!!!
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