We've had quite the busy time since Easter.
But we are thankful we have the health to deal with it.
Phoebe's Easter outfit. She made this skirt by hand!
Amos and Lanaya's Easter picture. Always a cute couple!
They were having supper with friends and got an adorable picture with the friends' baby.
And Phillip and I flew to Orlando to be there for Jon's graduation from Advance. They are going fully online after this year, so there will possibly not be another in-person graduation ceremony.
It was a late flight because of weather in Atlanta. We were supposed to land in Orlando by midnight, but instead got there at 3 am. Absolutely no one was there to help with car rental, but we finally looked clueless and tired enough that a taxi rolled down his window and reluctantly said he'd drive us to our hotel 15 miles away. The carless situation worked out since either my parents or Jonathan were around to pick us up for whatever was needed.
Trying on cowboy hats at Boot Barn.
Nana and Aupa with Jonathan at Kissimmee Christian Church Sunday morning. They drove many hours from Jennings, LA to be there and I was glad to see them.
And it's so sweet that the McFerrins and Gradys (faithful friends from Jacksonville) drove down to be there for the graduation too.
Jonathan has been staying overnight at the Gradys in Georgia while driving to and from Florida, and he has spent his Thanksgivings at the McFerrins.
Ann McFerrin caught this picture and sent it to us.
Jonathan was the Student of Distinction (because of grades, I think; that boy got the highest score they gave in every class the past two years!).
So he got to address his class. We were all glad to get to hear him speak and he truly did an awesome job.
Jim Book, the founder of Advance Ministry Training.
Phillip and I flew home without incident. Then Jonathan left the next day to drive back home with all his stuff stuffed into his car. I always thank God profusely for safety once he's home. It's such a long way to drive!
Phoebe and I went to our church's Women's Banquet together.
They always have such a good meal ~ and lots of good fellowship.
The next day Uncle Earl and Aunt Pat, Aunt Anita and Mimi and Papa came over for supper. Mimi made the main course (a delicious chicken casserole). And the others also brought delicious foods with them.
We always have such fun talking with all of them.
Phillip had to fly to San Antonio for a work trip the next day. While he was gone, the kids and I made a trip to St. Louis to visit the art museum and the zoo. If there is a climbable tree, Jon will climb it.
The boys and I spent the morning at the museum, had lunch with Phoebe at their cafe (where I spilt my soup!), and then went to the zoo for the afternoon.
Phoebe wanted to spend all day at the art museum, so she got her fill.
Phillip's flight back from San Antonio was detained so that he ended up spending the night in Chicago and flew home a day later than he was supposed to. Ah well. We're not sure if flying has changed since we were young, or if we're suddenly doing it wrong. There always seems to be some kind of troubles.
We are all home now and glad to be together.
We have one week of school left! Jonathan is planning to supply preach at two churches in Jamestown, MO this summer. Harrison has at least three camps to attend this year. Jonathan is also recruiting him to do some of the children's sermons at the churches he'll be preaching at. Phoebe is going to have her graduation party in a couple of weeks (May 31st from 2-5 at the church ~ everyone invited!). And she'll be working, going to CIY and moving to Linn in August. We also want to visit the art museum in Chicago and go to a Shakespeare play in St. Louis.
It's been wonderfully sunny! So I've been walking down the lanes for exercise, getting a little burnt and watching the tractors who are finally able to get into the fields.
I can't believe we get to see these skies every day.
