Autumn at Oak Hollow

Yesterday was Conner’s baptism. Nathan and I were invited to attend the service at Ryan and Marla’s church. It was all very nice and somewhat reminiscent of The Lion King. After anointing Conner, the pastor walked to the end of the stage and held Conner up for the congregation to see. We all stomped our feet to signal our approval and the pastor handed Conner back to his parents before digging into the banana he had stashed in his back pocket.

All joking aside, it was very special and I really respect Ryan and Marla for pledging to pass their faith on to their son. Nathan and I enjoyed the service so much that we’re actually thinking of returning. We’ve not always been church people. Lately, the only time we’re ever in a church together is when someone gets married.

After the service we were invited to Ryan and Marla’s for lunch. They had quite a spread of meats and cheeses and topped the whole thing off with a cake from Costco. I love love LOVE Costco sheet cakes. If I could sustain myself on Costco sheet cakes I would. They are that good. Conner loved the cake, too. He stuck his hand in the thing shortly after Marla sat him down in front of it for a picture. I believe that was his first taste of solid food.