The 5 Lavins

Joelle’s Surprise Visit!

Our family flew one of the girls’ dear friends here from Colorado as a surprise for Jaimee’s 23rd birthday. We managed to keep it a secret and Jaimee was very much surprised!!

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
“discovering” Joelle in Dad’s office… Jaimee cried!

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
we took Joelle to Boerne- a great little town with many cute shops! Here we’re having fun trying on hats.

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
enjoying a wonderful lunch at the Peach Tree Kountry Kitchen

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
perching in front of Buy Buy Birdie

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
Joelle hand-delivered a special birthday treat from Meagan (her sister in law) and Cailan… all the ingredients to make a perfect tea party!

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
it was sweet!

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
We took Joelle to the famous Casa Rio Mexican food restaurant!

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
Jaimee was given a harp from a neighbor this year and was delighted to learn several tips from Joelle. We enjoyed hearing Joelle play for us as well!

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
We traveled over to New Braunfels to celebrate John’s parents’ birthdays. God has blessed them with long life – 94 and 89 years!

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
a picture from Sunday afternoon

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
opening some gifts

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
having way too much fun in the field!

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
it was the perfect day for playing frisbee

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
dear friends and sisters in Christ

Joelle comes for Jaimee's birthday!
saying a 5:45 AM good-bye at the airport.
Thank you for coming Joelle! You made Jaimee’s birthday so memorable and we enjoyed every minute with you! We are grateful for the sweet Godly friends the Lord has blessed us with.

3 Responses to “Joelle’s Surprise Visit!”

  1. meagan schmidt
    October 30th, 2007 00:33
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    You 3 are so cute! I’m glad the surprise worked out so well! Thanks for posting all the fun pictures! Love you, Meagan

  2. Cailan
    November 1st, 2007 17:50
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    What wonderful fun! These pictures are absolutely adorable – you look like sisters – it’s so sweet!
    Thank you for sharing. Truly the LORD is so kind to give such sweet friends! Love you all, Cailan

  3. Allison Marshall
    November 5th, 2007 16:07
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    I just had to comment when I saw ‘a picture from Sunday afternoon’! Jaimee and I have the same blouse! It is one of my favorites from Christopher and Banks :) I heard of your family about a year ago through the DeLaduranteys, and I am so glad you are better, Jaimee!

    Happy Birthday! Many blessings on the year ahead!

    In Christ,

    Allison Marshall

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