16 years and counting

I promised last week to share more pictures of the War Between the States reenactment that my family participates in each year, but I was so busy, I didn't have time to post them.

As many of you know, my Dad is a pastor. He also loves southern heritage! So, for the last 16 years he has taken part in The Battle of Decatur reenactment on Labor Day weekend in our town. He dresses up in old-timey (wool) clothes and plays the part of a chaplain in the Confederate army. He sets up a tent and gives out hundreds of Gospel tracts each year. On Sunday morning there is an 1860s church service where Daddy preaches and we sing hymns from back then. It's such a huge ministry opportunity that God has truly blessed over the years.

Our whole family has gotten out each year (except when we were working or away at college) and participated too. It's a lot of fun! Oh, and my Mom made most of the clothes that my family has worn over the years! She's amazing!!

A Confederate officer's tent

Officer's desk...love the guns & swords

Plenty of Hardtack to share

Daddy under his tent enjoying great conversation

Daddy's tract table

Getting ready to honor a fallen Confederate soldier. My little brother is the flag bearer. He didn't want to stand close to the Yankee, so he was all squished up against the Confederate guy. ha!

Bringing out the cannon for battle

In the thick of the battle. Jacob is on the far left in the white shirt.

Advancing towards the enemy. Jacob and my bro-in-law are in the white shirts.

Sadly they all "died"

Jacob and Daddy after the battle

Mom and my precious nephew on Sunday morning.

Me & Jacob on Sunday morning. That skirt & hoop was about to cut me in half! ha.

My wonderful parents and sweet nephew.