John and Lynette celebrated their anniversary in a Bed & Breakfast located in San Antonio’s historic King William District.

We enjoyed staying at the Beckmann Inn and Carriage House, built in 1886. A brick, Queen Anne cottage.

Lynette inside the front room of the Inn

John relaxing on the porch

dining room and back porch – they served a delicious gourmet breakfast!

Lunch at Casa Rio on the river

after lunch, we strolled along the river

Special dinner at the Houston Street Bistro

the beginning of our walk along the San Antonio River

approaching the downtown area

met some interesting little friends on our walk

one of the many dams

also took a walking tour in the King William area. This is the Oge House, an exquisite antebellum neoclassical home overlooking the riverwalk.

Stevens/James House built in 1881 – a fine example of Italiante design using native limestone.

the highlight of our stay was this walking tour… looking at all the historic homes was quite fun!

We are blessed by the faithful and loving example of our parents. Yesterday they celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary – praise the Lord for His goodness! We pray God continues to shower His blessings upon them and give them many more years together as husband and wife.

a glimpse into the past

and they lived happily ever after

Lynette’s father, Bill, passed away on June 29th after experiencing complications from his surgery in early June. We traveled to Houston last week to remember his life. It was a meaningful and precious time with family.

he was fond of teddy bears

Lynette and her mother

many memories

David, Lynette, Susan, Grandma, and Jackie (all the siblings)

Kassie, David and Lynette looking at each other’s notes

the grandkids – Jennifer, Josh, Jaimee and Kassie

sons-in-law – John and Steve

back at the house

Grandmother

the grave

we will miss our father/granddad, and are grateful for the joy and love he brought to us.
Yea, though I walk through the the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me… Only goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. ~Psalm 23

In June, Jennifer and Jaimee took a special trip to visit dear friends in Colorado. This post will be looong, but full of pics from a blessed and happy trip!

our first evening with Schmidt #1 and #2 families

Joelle’s parents took us on a drive up to Rocky Mountain National Park

beautiful mountains!

view from across one of the lakes

Joelle, Jaimee and Jennifer

the results of what had once been a dam. Even God can take something terrible and turn it into a thing of great beauty.

treated to dinner with Joelle and her family… The Rustic Oven in downtown Fort Collins. It was good!

Joelle and Jaimee in the floral shop where Bethany works

Bethany showing us the gorgeous wedding bouquets she was working on

Will took Jennifer to his play house where he was hunting for bears

the cowboy and his new friend

Meagan, Joelle and Bethany treated us to a delightful tea!

we had so much fun dressing up!

Joelle and Bethany (sisters)

Meagan and Jennifer – having way too much fun

Jaimee and Sophie

sweet Madeline

girlfriends… and Meagan’s wonderful children!

We enjoyed visiting Meagan’s mother – here she is greeting us at the door

she made us one of her specialties – chocolate sodas!

mmm… can life get any better?!

Will with his Uncle Nathan

how ‘bout a smile Will?

cute!

the twins, Madeline and Sophie

all the girls again – friendships are such a special blessing from the Lord!

with Andrew and Meagan and family

Thank you to both Schmidt families for a memorable trip! We thank our God upon every remembrance of you!