Keeping Up With The Joneses — April 2026

Spring family fun March and April 2026

Happy spring and Resurrection Day, everyone! I’ll post a couple of months’ worth of photos because I’m so behind.

We got to see Isaac and Meagan on Spring Break. It was fun to see parts of Louisville we hadn’t before!

This is NuLu, where they had their first date over two years ago.

Still happily married!

This store’s name was just too perfect.

We girls had a tea party hosted by Meagan at their apartment. We watched Pride and Prejudice and drank out of Meagan’s great aunt’s tea set. 🥰 We’re all a little girly, so it was perfect!!

BEST daughter-in-law in existence! We’re all crazy about her.

So fun! They have a lovely apartment at Southern Seminary’s married housing. I believe Isaac starts seminary classes in the fall. Meagan graduates next month!

Meanwhile, at the mini golf range . . . the boys had a very different version of fun.

A true niece of my heart.❤️ Her auntie was one of my very best friends, born 10 hours after me at the same hospital in Colombia! Heather is with the Lord now, and I was deeply honored and blessed to be at Bella’s bridal shower. I’m so proud of and grateful for this EXCEPTIONAL young woman, my friend!

Being with her family is like coming home. I can’t wait until we can all be with Heather, worshipping and walking together in the presence of our Savior.

So proud of my baby brother, too! I tracked him down one day when running an errand in the town next to us, where he works.

Goofy kids stuffing the plastic eggs with candy. David filled two with dog food, and someone filled one with scrambled eggs. I still don’t know who that was. Yuck!

My little niece with Marcie’s former pet, Milo the bunny. He was too much for us, but my sister loves him and cares for him now! Marcie still gets snuggles. 🥰 

Marcie is taller than Grandma!!

Marcie and Grandma 13 years ago!

My brother demonstrating that Seth has grown, too! He can just barely rest his chin on Seth’s head. 

The size difference 12 years ago!

You may wonder where Gavin is in all this. He’s working/training quite a bit at JAARS in N.C. this spring, and in a couple of weeks he heads to Moody Aviation Spokane to do consultation flights with their students. We are praising God for how well the time apart has gone, and for all Gavin gets to do still in missions aviation training, mentoring, and recruitment. God is good, all the time. Blessings on you all!

With gratitude,

Carrie

Marmi and Papa visit us

 Hi all!

It’s so long since I updated; life has been unusually overwhelming to me (but full of blessings, too!). Most recently, David has had Flu B after having had Flu A over Christmas. He’s just been miserable, so sore and exhausted and depressed. We appreciate any prayer on his behalf — also, that none of the rest of us get it, Lord willing!!

In very fun news, Marmi and Papa came to see us! As Marcie said, “I’m always so happy when they come and so sad when they leave!”

Seth wanted to take Papa to see the Commemorative Air Force WWII bombers at the airport where Gavin worked when we were newlyweds and Isaac was a baby! Seth is obsessed with WWII aircraft, and we are friends with one of the mechanics. Will thoroughly enjoyed the tour too. David was sick. 😢

Being lady like in Waxahachie for lunch with my two lovely moms! 

Gracie’s love bird loves startling Marmi by suddenly landing on her.

Will’s job last week was to chop off a dead branch.

Will with his bestie and cousin! They just love playing together every Friday when he’s off school.

This kitten came to us emaciated and beat up and terrified. She’s darling, and keeps coming back! She always looks dreamy-eyed rather than terrified now.

Happy Birthday to Isaac!

How is this kid 22 years old and MARRIED?? to the BEST wife on earth, as evidenced by these couple of photos. A surprise party at Red Robin; Bundtini cakes homemade by Meagan! They have wonderful friends. What a blessing. (And isn't he handsome, with a beautiful wife?) You might recognize a couple of the guys as groomsmen of his.

For those who might not know, Isaac and Meagan live in married housing at Boyce College. They both work at Memoria Press, although Meagan is having to take a break from Memoria this semester to do her observation hours for teaching.

Thank you for praying for Isaac for all these years! God is GOOD.

New Year's Newsletter - Keeping Up with the Joneses!

Road trip photos - Happy New Year!

Walnut Canyon, AZ

Meteor Crater 

David’s snowball got bigger and bigger as we walked along - this wasn’t even full sized yet! Doesn’t he look mischievous?!

With Gavin’s siblings and their families ❤️
We love them all so much!! What a blessing to relish a snowy Sequoia grove together.

Another sweet blessing: Our dear daughter-in-law, Meagan, the newest addition to the Jones family!

Gracie’s snowball wasn’t quite as threatening as David’s, but it’s still very impressive!

I grabbed this photo of Marcie as she was putting her coat back on. Snowball-fighting is warm work, even on the coldest days!

As per usual, Isaac inserted himself into a shot I was attempting to take of someone else. So I just took it of him instead. He always acts so innocent. 😆

Supper and games at Curry Village

Tunnel View in Yosemite, Gavin’s childhood “backyard”

 

Happy cousins with Will in the lead

Yup. I found the full-size snowball photo.

 Enjoying one last meal with Gavin’s sister’s kids

Christmas cheer with Gavin’s family

We love Marmi! She’s such a great sport putting up with all our large family hubbub! Papa is too!

One very big, happy family! I think we all had a wonderful time together, and we’re thrilled with our newest addition: Meagan! She and Isaac were able to fly out to join us. (We drove.)

The cousins playing a chaotic game of catch and keep-away on a beautiful afternoon.

Christmas cookie preparations