It’s that time again! Last night Jennifer and her students gave a special piano recital for family and friends. It was a wonderful evening and each one did an excellent job. Praise the Lord for the gift of music!
Jennifer and her students
enjoying the sights of our freshly cut field and the bales of hay
This afternoon we were blessed to enjoy a scrumptious Mother’s Day brunch at the Riverwalk Marriott. It was a great conclusion to our time together, and we are grateful God has given us the wonderful gift of family!
one big happy family
A Tribute to our Mothers
May 13, 2007
Without a Mother, you would not be here
Nestled in her womb, what was there to fear?
She brought you forth through discomfort and pain
And into a world, with so much to gain.
She cared, nurtured, taught and gave you much love
A reflection of the Lord God above
Who loved you so much, he sent His only Son
Who gave His life, that we may become one.
Being one in Christ, for those who believe
That he died for you, a gift to receive
Becoming His children, and born again
That you would be forgiven, from all sin.
So God has blessed us with Mothers you see
Love so great, giving life to you and me
Thank you Lord, may I have a grateful heart
Mem-ry of her, may it never depart.
By John Lavin
brothers with their wives ~ Carl and Martha, Herb and Frieda
Like Father…
...Like Son
Patty (John’s sister) and Andreas
lovely couple!
Jaimee
John with Uncle Herb and Steve
brother and sister – Kelly and Nick
This weekend brought the Lavin family together to San Antonio. Twenty-five in all, from Texas, Colorado, New York and Ohio.
posing after a Mexican food dinner Friday night
cute little Anna
Donna and Lynette
Josh and Uncle Herb
balloons! what fun.
John’s cousin Duane, and his family from Colorado
John’s cousin Steve, and his family from Ohio
siblings all together – Duane, Pam, Steve
It was fun to join with a few other families in the celebration of David Spradling’s birthday. Here he’s coming in, totally surprised!
John sharing the poem he wrote for David.
David Spradling, man of God
One who works with plants and sod
Reached a milestone, we’ve been told
He is now three score years old.
Couldn’t tell by looking at him
Energetic, youthful and trim
Working outdoors with all that turf
Keeping him fit to hit the surf.
Keep smiling David, let your light shine
Look unto Jesus, redeem the time.
So happy birthday David, my friend
Remember, sixty is not the end!
friends ~ Mandi, Jaimee, Christin, Jennifer
