Merinda was baptized on October 11, 2009. We had fun spending the weekend with Grandpa Manwaring, Grandma Heelis, Uncle Blake and his family.

Merinda ready to get baptized in the baptismal dress she borrowed from her friend Nikara Charles.

Grandma Heelis and Merinda in the special Baptism dress that Grandma gave her.

Merinda learning to ride like a professional jockey the opening weekend at Keenland.

On the weekend of Merinda’s Baptism, we all had fun drinking hot chocolate and eating breakfast at Keenland race track, while watching the horses warm-up.