My prenatal class celebration

Most of you know that I direct a program called PASOs-Perinatal Awareness for Successful Outcomes. One of the main components are the prenatal classes for Latinas who are expecting. At the end of this series, the women all brought food to share with each other. They're always a lot of fun. As I hire someone to replace me in this position so I can support its development in other parts of the state, I'm going to have to learn to give up "custody" of these classes, which will be hard since I've been doing them once a week for 3 years now! I guess that's part of the growing pains...

Fun on a Field Trip with Elias' class

We went to Still Hopes Assisted Living Home and the children and Mrs. Watson sang songs and danced.

We went around talking to all the residents. Elias was not intimidated at all and made a number of new friends!

After the visit with their "elderly friends" we ended up the day with a trip to the park.

The installation of South Carolina's new Bishop

Andres was asked by the new Lutheran bishop to participate in his installation ceremony. Here they are at the service.

Here is Andres with the out-going bishop.

A Lutheran Pastor from Panama, Sandy- the pastor who has a new lutheran mission on the other side of Columbia, the new Bishop-Bishop Herman Yoos, and Pastor Andres

Our first baptism at Cristo Rey

On Sunday, October 5, Andres baptized 3 brothers. It was really nice, though a bit chaotic.

The godparents dressed the boys in their white suits. I, the godmother of the middle boy, Luis, got to dress him.

Here's the godfather of the baby, Angel, who's name is Tom.

Andres baptizes Govani, the oldest boy.

Here we are baptizing Luis. It was quite a blessing to be involved this way.

From the eye of a 4-year-old

Elias loves to take pictures, and is learning to manage Mami's camera quite well. Here are some things you see from a 4-year-old's viewpoint.

Elias Soccer Star

Elias steals the ball and takes it down for the goal.

Here's Elias' best soccer buddy Benjamin and Coach Trevor. They look so much alike that we often confuse them on the field!

Getting congratulated after he made a GOAL!!!

Check out that foot work!

Dressed up like Chulapos

The kids decided to play "dress up" on Saturday. Here they are dressed like El Chulapo and La Chulapa, dancers from Spain. Abuela and Tia Maya brought them these outfits. ADORABLE, don't you think?? :-)

Bella eats chips and salsa while Elias helps Abuelo make empanadas for our big event today: a visit from the Lutheran Bishop to our church.