2013 Favorites

Mardi Gras Mask — I happened to be at church when the St Mary's Guild Mardi Gras Lunch was being held, so I took a few pictures. +2

Lanie and Mia. I like this more reflective picture.

EFM Retreat - I've now finished my third year of EfM - Education for Ministry. Ministry in this context refers to service, not as many of my UK friends and family thought, ordination. Two-minute read, 2 pictures

Labor Day Weekend With The Parents - Saturday, contrary to expectations of a sleep-in, I was up at 6:30 am to accompany Jim to my first Midwest auction. One-minute read, 3 pictures

Jim and CD.

Blessing of the Animals #1 - my favorite pictures from this afternoon's Blessing of the Animals.

Part 2 in which Getzger is Blessed, has a falling out with his friend Fara, and meets a bunny.

"Hi Granddad." That was all the email said...

Just before the beginning of term, with no warning or preparation, Lanie decided to audition for The Little Mermaid at Springfield Little Theater. Against some pretty stiff competition she was selected and to her credit has stuck with it with good humor through a rigorous rehearsal and show schedule. 14 pictures

Pre-shoot equipment test, and I asked Ginger to be my stand-in model... 5 pictures

Four baptisms and a sermon - Four baptisms today, and I was fortunate to be able to catch this great picture of Fr. Ken lighting a candle among all the watching choir kids. 10 pictures

Lanie singing before the Christmas Service - I think she did a fantastic job, check it out for yourself Video: 1½ minutes