Fall Festival 2009

We had our Fall Festival at Second Presbyterian Church on Friday October 30, 2009. It was a great success. The previous year we had only about 50-60, but this year we had about 110. The kids were dressed up and were ready to play. We adults ate chili until it ran out. Jan helped out with the games and I cleaned up in the kitchen. Hope that the "Great Pumpkin" visited a patch near you. God is good and great. Life is good for the Goodmans.

Joan (the Leopard), Katherine, and Jan
Carolyn and Jan

Marilyn Monroe? and Payton

A vampire and "White Trash"

The preacher farmer and that wild cat!!!

Wedding Videos - September 26, 2009

The Wedding - September 26, 2009

Aimee was determined to get married on the beach - Oak Island beach. On Friday evening and all day Saturday it rained cats and dogs. The beach road was flooded in several places which made travel difficult. But we gathered at the restaurant on the beach where the wedding and reception were to take place. The wedding would take place inside at the restaurant. But at about 510PM the skies opened and we moved to the beach. There were no chairs or flowers or any of the other stuff for weddings. But the sky was clear, the wind was whistling and the waves were quietly roaring in the background. The bride was beautiful and smiling. And in a short few minutes Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Goodman were created. God is good and God is great.

The reception was a super success. The meal was delicious. Joe and Lisa had created an evening for Matthew and Aimee that would be long remembered. Friends and family had a wonderful time. The happy couple would leave on Monday morning from Charlotte for a honeymoon in Jamaica. Thanks to all who came for the wedding. Life is good.

The beach at Oak Island
And the skies cleared at the last possible moment.

Here comes the preacher, Matthew and Will.

And here is Jan, Grayson and Papa Bundy.

Chandler escorts his mom, Lisa, to the beach.

Chandler and one of the maid of honors.

Tink and Ashley, and then

Ian

The prettiest little girl on the beach!

Dad and Aimee followed by Brittany.

The handsome groom and the beautiful bride.

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Goodman leave the beach.

A young and beautiful wedding party.

Another view of the young ones.

The young couple enjoying the beauty of the beach.

Good friends!

Isn't she the prettiest thing in town!!!

The older lovers showing the young how to do it.

Cutting the cake.

The wedding cake was a "cupcake" cake.

The Baxters and Georges in action.

Ian, Audrey and Katherine.

What a solemn looking group!

A table full of friends.

I don't remenber what Aimee said to me!

The party is now getting serious.

A table full of Second Presbyterian friends.

Mom with son - a real treat.

Dad and daughter - a perfect wedding.

The best dance of all - may your

love grow and grow with the passing years. We love you,

Lisa and Joe

Jan and Grayson

The Rehersal Party - The Entertainment

What follows is 7 videos that contain the entertainment portion of the Rehersal Party. Obviously, it is me, Grayson, with my story titled "Thats Nice". It is about Matthew getting his driving license and his telling his Dad numerous times about this beautiful girl he has met and likes very much - namely Aimee. And then I finish with eight "gems of wisdom" for the kids and a toast. Hope you enjoy.