Here I am as a bishop - a walk on in role - in a production of Saint Nicolas by Benjamin Britten that was put on at Christ Church Cathedral on November 3. The tenor Benjamin Butterfield played the part of Nicolas. I was one of about ten bishops who were part of a Council of Nicea scene. With me here are Bert Allsop, Howard Teasley, and Graham Rawlings

The Baptism

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Jim makes the sign of the cross on a squirming Finnegan. At left are the new godparents.

Finnegan's baptism

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These wonderful pictures of were taken by Bayne Stanley, who is a professional photographer (as you can see), and who graciously gave them to the people being baptized or their families.

FinnbySofa

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Up to no good, of course.

JaneAware

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Momma Jane is pretty busy these days. Glad she can relax a bit when the family comes over.

FinnandJam

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Trying a little bread and jam on a visit to the grandparents. It was Neale's home baked bread so it had to be good.

FinnandtheMohawkMan

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The awesome pair, Finnegan and Russell. Russell got this haircut for the baptism.

Ros-FollowsThough

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One thing my dear wife is good at in hockey is follow through!

RosOutofGoal

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Charging out after a short corner. Unfortunately the team lost.

RosOutfoxedHer

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Ros got the ball behind the defender. Game on Nov. 9.

Christmas story

I really do have to post this. A bit early for Christmas perhaps. But it's the story. Sort of... from Maggi's blog.

Seeing Sandra off at the airport.

Granny and Finn. It appears he's going to walk pretty early, which will keep his parents busy.

The aunt and her nephew... Naomi and Finn.

Finn having a good time with Sandra Rhodes, who came to visit from Dublin for a couple of weeks in September.

Russell takes a break from working on the garage.

Finn with a friend

Lesley Godwin is one of Finnegann's favourite people, I think. And she has a fascinating necklace! This is at 1251, Granny's house.

Margery

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Here's great granny (g-g), who certainly enjoys being around her great grandson. What a great smile!

Adams Bukers

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And here Finnegann is with Dad and Mum.

Happy kid

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I'm amazed at how happy this youngster is, so much of the time (not that he can't fuss some, not not that often). Credit must go to his parents.