Thanks to Michelle, Nate, Aaron and Jon, we were able to enjoy a time of worshiping the Lord through music, reading and teaching following the picnic on Memorial Day. 

Jon and the ladies celebrate Jon's recent "engagement" with a picnic. How nice. 

Mastergriller Mike made Memorial Day's meal marvelously mouthwatering. Mm-mmmmmm....Say that ten times fast.

Michelle and Jess in an intense game of softball. Although Michelle's catching prowess was exceptional, Jess' team came away with the Win.  

The "Hymn Sing" on Saturday was led by Nate. Around the table: Jennifer, Jon, Barb (Grace's mom), Geoff, Grace, Meg, Gretchen, Jess and Pete. Fortunately, the cold and rain didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves. Complete with delicious chicken pesto sandwiches (thank you Jenn and Meg) and an uplifting time of praise, Saturday was a success!  

A new sport! It looks as though Nate is acting either as a target or the "net." Or both. It made for a rather interesting doubles match at Minnehaha Falls Park on Saturday.  

Jennifer! Here you are...and you're so pretty! 

Easter sock puppets?

This is Gretchen and Aaron during the Easter gathering. I wasn't there, but it sure looks like it was fun! I need to ask them for an explanation of this pic. :-)

Frisbee pics

Jenn, Grace, and Michelle demonstrate the frisbee dance! In sepia (sea-pea-uh) tones.

Grace

Nate

Devan

Jess and Jenn

Happy Birthday, Jess!

Know that we "do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in [our] prayers." And we pray "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revleation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your [heart] enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you" for this new year in your life! (Taken from Ephesians 1: 16-18) How thankful we are to call you Sister and Friend! Perfect peace and blessings to you on this special day!

Jess is gearing up for water skiing at the cabin in June. She wonders if she'll also need goggles and an oxygen tank... 

A tribute to our dear friend, Jennifer Hibst. We found the name plaque at Savers...who would want to get rid of it?! Pictured: Meg, Tamara, and Jess--Jennifer is there in spirit.