Make New Friends but Keep the Old

As mentioned in a previous post, Nick and I were blessed to be able to attend our good friend from college (Josh Theilen's)ordination as a pastor. Good times were had (mostly :)) - we are like a big family when we get together. Here are some highlights of the weekend in pictures.

Family shots:

The Theilen's - Josh & Rebekah, Ethan (3), Ellianna (16 mo), & T3 in progress.


The Perkins' - Jake and Tara, Madalyn (11 mo)


The Moll's - Tommy and Laura (Tommy and Nick went to HS together and roomed together in college. Everyone but Laura is a CUNE grad. Laura went to HS with Jake and Josh, and that is how she met Tommy. And it comes full circle!)


The Moss'- Nick & Candace, Natalie in progress


The Ordination:

All the Pastors praying over Josh


The "new" Pastor Theilen! - Also installed at Trinity Lutheran, Hoyleton, IL


Yea for Josh! All the college and high school friends who came to celebrate!


You know you live in a small town when you live on Main Street and this is the view of your back yard:

Hoyleton, IL - Population 550

Fun Times:

Jake and Madalyn & Josh and Ellianna - Daddys with their Daughters


The girls hanging out on the front porch in the evening.


Ethan enjoys his ice cream.


My new best friend - Madalyn Perkins


Madalyn gives Nick some "practice". :)


Tara, Madalyn, and I enjoy the big Hoyleton parade.


Nick and Jake - Cheese factor at a level 10.


Tara and I duel it out playing Tennis on the Wii. Very fun!


Keeping true to "Tommy will do almost anything for $5", he entertained us all by successfully climbing in to Ethan's toy car. Five dollars well spent Jake, and five dollars well earned Tommy! :)

As you can see, it was a great time and we enjoyed each other's company immensely. Can't wait to see you all again! Hopefully next year!