Father's Day 2011

Blake - Age 8
Kate - Age 6

My New Reality

Several of you have been asking about how the transition is going, what things are like, and what the church is like....so I thought I'd show you some pictures of my new life.  We are living in the guest house of a wonderful family named the Laniers.  They are truely great, generous, and fun people.  Below you will find pictures of their property - remember everything you see is "in their backyard" - literally, all of this is located on the Lanier Estate.

Fountain Outside My House

Outdoor BBQ Area

The Chapel in Lanier Village

Cottage in Lanier Village

Garage Apartment next to the Main House (We stayed in here last month)

Garage Apartment

Lanier Gym and Barn

Lanier Library - He built this last year to hold his personal collection of books.  Inside he has one of 9 exact duplicates of the Dead Sea Scrolls - the other eight are in places like London, Paris, Israel, etc.

Outside Fireplace

Playground

They have a train that goes all around the estate

Lanier Village - includes a guest house, chapel, conference room and commercial kitchen.  His law firm meets here often.

Another view of Lanier Village

Animal Collection

One of the Hallways At church

Main Worship Center

Main Worship Center - 4300 Seats

View from the Choir Loft

Worship Center Foyer

"My" House

"My" House

"My" Living Room

My Office

Worship Ministry Conference Room

Worship Ministry Hallway

Worship Ministry Office Suite Hallway - 10 Office in this area

Orchestra Rehearsal Room

Worship Ministry Reception Area

View Two

Doxa Recital 2011

Paramount Baptist Church is a unique church in many ways.  One of the most amazing ways PBC is unique is the Doxa Dance Ministry.  We started this ministry two years ago, under the vision, direction, and leadership of an amazing woman - Brittanie Wooten.  It's been a privilege to watch this ministry grow and develop.  The recital was Sunday night, May 1st, and there were approximately 400 people in attendance.  Below are some pictures of the most precious girl in the world participating in the recital.

Baseball and Easter

Today is April 24, 2011 - Easter.  Kate asked Jesus into her heart and I had the honor of baptizing her.  After church we called in an order to Outback Steakhouse, had lunch at home, then the kids hunted for Easter eggs.  Below are some pictures of our egg hunting...

I haven't blogged in a while. . .Blake is playing baseball with the Y so I've put a few pictures from his most recent game.  

NYC and Boston 2011

Here are a few pics from our trip to New York and Boston with David and Allison.  We had an amazing time, as always.