This meant rearranging our time so that we could visit Irene's mum in the morning and going on to St Mary's Church in Wavendon after lunch.
Wavendon is a part of Milton Keynes. The Milton Keynes planners have tried to ensure that villages swallowed up by the urban sprawl remain comparatively unscathed. This is true of Wavendon.
St Mary's, Wavendon
The christening was very traditional, except that, it was a separate service, after the congregation had left. (According to my understanding, and the words spoken, which say that the child is welcomed by the family of God into the family of God).
We were able to take flashless pictures during the service. I shot on high ISO, but the flash ones taken afterwards are better.
Minister, Gemma, Liam and Seb
After the service what were told would be 'nibbles and a drink at the pub opposite' turned out to be a good spread with 'real' pudding in the hall opposite.
We were able to spend some time with Nan, many of the Pickard family and with Tim and family.
The Family
We ended the time in MK by going over to Tim's where the girls played their instruments (Cello by Izzie and violin by Iona) beautifully.
We had an early celebration of their nan's birthday with card, presents and a cake.
It was a good day and I believe in many ways was 'church'.
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