A christening in Tennessee - My godson Luke Haynie

April 7, 2010

A christening in Tennessee - My godson Luke Haynie

After we left Shadow Nursery in Winchester, TN, we flew to Nashville to attend the christening of Luke Haynie, the baby of my former assistant, Liesl Menning Haynie and her husband, country music artist, Kevin Haynie. I was very touched when Liesl and Kevin asked me to stand in as godmother. The role of godfather was given to Kevin’s brother, the well-known fiddler, Aubrey Haynie. Liesl has adjusted nicely to life in Nashville and she, in fact, now works as manager to multi platinum country music artist Clay Walker. Upon landing in Nashville, we did a quick change in the airport and proceeded to the church for the christening. Little Luke is now six months old and is a very well behaved baby. He seemed to really enjoy the ceremony. Afterwards, we went to the famous Loveless Café for yet another delicious Southern meal, which I also loved. This was a wonderful end to a whirlwind day and Liesl did a beautiful job.

: There’s nothing like a sweet baby to make me smile.

: Luke seems curious as to what is happening.

: I decided to play a little peek-a-boo.

: He liked that game.

: Susan Warburg takes a turn holding Luke, who doesn’t seem to mind strangers.

: Here we are singing a hymn.

: This is what we were singing.

: Pastor Jim Hughs performing the baptism sacrament

: Luke is still happy after the ceremony.

: The biscuits are world-famous and the recipe is top-secret.

: Here we are enjoying another feast.

: The Loveless is a very popular eatery.

: Photos of celebrities line the interior walls.

: The very charming exterior of the Loveless.

: After the christening, we went to the famous Loveless Cafe for a celebration.

: The Loveless Motel rooms have been converted into shops.

: I love the rustic interior.

: The history of the Loveless is printed on the place mats.

: The baskets were filled with homemade strawberry jam, blown and glittered eggs from my chickens, petit fours, heirloom seeds, and cute cookies made by TV’s Dani Fiori.