We had a wonderful visit to our dear friends’ home in Michigan! We enjoyed the sweet fellowship and fun memories made while there.

here’s the adult table at dinner

and here’s the kiddie table!

we had a lot of fun with this little guy… Sir Walter Rigby. Rigby for short. He’s a bundle of energy, especially when he has his toy in his mouth!

Jaimee and Katie ~ special friends. They took us on a nice walk on their town’s bike trail.

Ellie, the elegant harpist. She played some beautiful pieces for us.

four of the family: Jordan, Ellie, Diane and Joe

We were happy to attend the wedding of Woody and Gina Robertson in Holland, Michigan. Their life is a joyful testimony of faithfulness to the Lord.

the lovely church

snapshot of the ceremony

they make a cute couple!

the cake

the getaway car was packed full with balloons!

up, up and away

enjoying the pleasant weather outside

We drove over to see Lake Michigan on our way home, made a quick stop in downtown Chicago, and then were blessed to visit several more friends. It was fun!

John on the shores of Lake Michigan

Josh and Lynette

the girls

in front of the Chicago museum of art… Dad, what have you done?!

lovely tulips everywhere you looked

A little girl’s dreamworld ~ The American Girl Place

drinking it all in

The happy Matthews family with their new son in Iowa.

Dad’s best friend Dan (and his wife Rhonda) in Wichita Falls.

homeward bound!

Jennifer’s birthday arrived on the 28th of April!

We enjoyed celebrating with a yummy brown and white angel food cake.

Our friends, the Tower family, surprised Jennifer with a lovely birthday cake at their home.

Birthday girl, now 25, is a great blessing to our family!