“The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.” – Proverbs 20:7

our very own Dad – we thank God for you!

we had a wonderful lunch together, topped off with an apple pie made by Jennifer and Jaimee

look at all those apples!
We made a “healthy” pie shell, but here is the recipe for the filling (we added fresh lemon zest to the recipe)

a new travel cup

How blessed are the children
Who in their fathers see
The tender Father-love of God,
And find their way to Thee -Johnson

On Saturday, we were blessed to have the help of a friend as we began the process of laying down floors. After living on concrete for nearly 14 years, this is a very exciting event in our home!

a before picture of the utility room

and a before picture of the kids’ bath

after pics of the utility room

after pics of the bath

We are grateful for God’s provision and are loving these two rooms!

Tomorrow, June 1st, is Josh’s 28th birthday! Last night we had fun celebrating as a family.

coming into “Lanita’s” aka mom’s mexican restaurant!

the table is set with candles, pretty Mexican flowers (handmade) and napkins folded like candles

opening presents – new watch

a few new shirts

cards

a new Bible

Chocolate Sheet cake – yummy!

foursome ~ Jennifer, Josh, Becky and Jaimee

Happy birthday and God bless you always, Josh!

For those seamstresses who are interested in our black and white skirts, here are the patterns that we used!

Mom- Simplicity 3881
Jennifer- Vogue 7910
Jaimee- Vogue 7735

happy sewing!

This past weekend we attended the wedding of Daniel and Elizabeth Mitchell. It’s a blessing to see the work of God in their lives!

the happy father of the groom

new skirts the girls made recently

Dad’s favorite girl

This past Saturday, Jaimee and Jennifer had another blessed afternoon with a special group of girls. This month’s theme was on giving not just your heart to the Lord, but also your soul (mind, will and emotions) and your body. Romans 12:1-2, I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].

We learned that our heart is reflected in our dress, words and actions. Afterwards we talked and prayed with each other in small groups.

We had a special tea!

grateful to the Lord for the sweet blessing of friends!
Lauren, Jennifer and Jaimee

P.S.
the mission statement of our church is “inviting each individual from every background to really live in Christ.” This gave us the inspiration in naming our girls ministry. Are you dying to really live? Click here!