http://www.5lavins.com Here we are! Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:27:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en and through the great provision of the Lord, all the rooms now have flooring! after living on concrete for nearly 14 years, this was like a dream come true what a task to move everything out! the men did an excellent job working on the hallway Mom and Dad's ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/08/flooring-comes-to-the-5-lavins/ What do ice cream, jello, pudding, applesauce, yogurt, and soup all have in common??? Well, they are Jaimee's new, albeit temporary, diet! Monday morning she had her tonsils removed and is spending the week recovering. She received these beautiful flowers this afternoon from her Bible study class at church~ what ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/08/gone-for-good/ This past week, Jennifer had the amazing opportunity to travel to California for a calligraphy convention. IAMPETH is an international association over 500 members strong dedicated to practicing and preserving the beautiful arts of calligraphy, engrossing and fine penmanship. Founded in 1949, it is the oldest and largest penmanship ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/08/jennifer-goes-to-the-iampeth-convention/ 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 ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/07/thirty-first-anniversary-celebration/ 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 ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/07/anniversary-happiness/ 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, ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/07/in-memory-of-william-d-murray/ 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 ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/07/colorado-trip/ "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 ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/06/happy-june/ 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 ... http://www.5lavins.com/2008/05/happy-birthday-to-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! :) http://www.5lavins.com/2008/05/patterns/