And yet another benefit of a large family...

Family Volleyball!

(and Daniel and the engaged daughter weren't available).

Summer Sunset in Burnips

We're in that time of year where we see sunsets after 9:30 pm. Within a matter of seconds, the colors morph from bluish pink to reddish orange.

Josh Graduates!

Josh graduated from Byron Center Charter School as valedictorian! We're proud of you Josh!

Marching with Chuck Taylors!

The valedictorian speech has the principal laughing!

They're Engaged!!

It's official!! Simeon and Abby are getting married! It's bittersweet for Mom and Dad, but Dad did consent and had given his blessing. We are thrilled that she's found a wonderful man and have no doubt God has great plans for their future.


The proposal happened at Disneyland and Simeon had made arrangements for a photographer to capture the moment. Here he is down on one knee.



She said, "Yes!", much to his relief! :)


Disneyland gave them VIP treatment for the rest of the day.



We'll share a date as soon as it's set, but are planning next spring.

Update

Here's the latest news at the Joneses...

Abby's school year is done and she and Simeon are home for a short visit. They'll leave this weekend and fly to his home in Oregon where she'll go with his family to Disneyland next week and then join him (singing and playing the piano) in several concerts that he'll be holding. She'll come back mid June to spend the rest of the summer in Michigan.



Joshua is just 2 weeks from his high school graduation. Here's one of his senior pictures:

Baseball season is off to a great start. After several weeks of practices the games have begun! Tonight we had David's first T-Ball game.

waiting for his turn to bat

he swings

he hits it!

safe at first and ready to take second!

Now playing at 3rd base...