Bible Fellowship BBQ and New Blooms

Isaac and I have been so blessed to attend an awesome church-Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, FL. Our first Bible Fellowship class "birthed" a new class last fall that Isaac and I help lead with another couple, Katie and Josiah. Our new class is primarily for nearly and newlyweds and we try to focus on building strong foundations for healthy and happy, Christian marriages. Last night we had a BBQ at Rebecca and Brandon's house. Here are a few pictures of us hanging out after dinner. I (Kyle) was taking the pictures and Isaac was on his way back from a softball tournament (they won!), so that's why there are no pictures of us. The men and Rebecca on the floor, probably with her puppy Elvis somewhere nearby. Brandon made the coffee table in this picture-he is quite the carpenter.

There is always a baby table-whether we are just talking about babies or holding all of them.

These socials are such a great time to get to know new couples.

This is Paula Deen's "Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding" and it is delicious! I took this dessert to the social last night and it was a hit. I found the recipe on the Food Network website. Now, if you are taking this banana pudding to a big event, you will need to double the recipe. However, don't be a hero and try to fit all the ingredients times two into your stand mixer-it will overflow! I used Vanilla Wafers instead of the Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies last night-but I must say that the Chessmen cookies are much better and worth the extra cost.

My gardenias are blooming and the smell so good!

Peach hibicus.

Red hibicus.

Red pentas-these froze during the winter, but came right back!

The long-awaited bloom of my Bird of Paradise.