7.31.13 - Is Summer Wrapping UP?

I sure hope not!  BUT, when you're married

to a coach you start to see classroom prep

start about a month early...any guess on why?

You're right, football starts in a little

over a week.

7.30.13 - Ninja Towers

This kid has the best imagination!

7.29.13 - Evening At The Ballpark

Little league may be wrapped up for the season

but Jalen's coach decided to call and see who was

interested in having a little evening fun.

7.28.13 - Hi-Ho-Cherry-O

Ty's at the age where we can play games unmodified and
there is a chance that he'll win.  On a side note, notice the
sweatshirt Ty's wearing in July.  Where did this weather
come from....please come back summer!
I'm not ready for fall quit yet.

7.27.13 - Quick Snap the Picture

We were trying to get a picture of all three kids, looking

at the camera and smiling with both Grandma and

Grandpa...better luck next time.  

These were the best of the 5 snaps I got it in.

7.26.13 - Lauren's 1st Time Fishing

Lauren kept asking to fish and Derk kept telling her no.

I reminded him that he was fishing with the boys when they

were her age.  It didn't take long and the two of them were sitting 

at the end of the dock talking about fishing techniques.

7.25.13 - Nature's Beauty

7.24.13 - From Stoney Lake to Lake MI

There were a lot of "1st" on this vacation

7.23.13 - On To Ludington...

...for a little county fair action and House of Flavors.

7.22.13 - Silver Lake Adventure

This was every ones 1st time seeing the dunes.

What a sight and climb!

Then we headed over to Craig's Cruisers for some 

"live action". The boys were in their glory.  Tyler zip lined 

and Jalen was able to drive his own race car.

7.21.13 - Little Urban Spoon Success

7.20.13 - Let Vacation #2 Begin

7.19.13 - We're Going to Miss...

...this pathway to fun!

Oh, the memories this house, pool and fire pit gave us!

7.18.13 - That's A Wrap Folks

First experience of Fair Haven VBS in the books!

Dare to be strong knowing that God is with you.

The adult volunteers were not only teaching this but

also likely telling themselves this as they managed 

these kids energy all week long.  God bless them!

7.17.13 - Not Just Visiting...

...they are taking up residence.
Check out their earlier visit here.

7.16.13 - Start Praying...

...for our sanity as this girl has taken over

this households world and man does 

she know how to work it.

7.15.13 - Loves Playing Games

I think it's more about getting all my attention since 

the little ones aren't old enough to "really" play. 

7.14.13 - Happy 5th B-day Nolan

7.13.13 - Ba-By Q Take 2

Hudson decided we couldn't celebrate his

life without him.  

7.12.13 - Birthday Wish...

...all he wanted for his birthday were MI

football tickets.  They go on sale 7.17.13.

You'd better be ready.

7.11.12 - Don't Take Your Dishwasher For Granted

7.10.13 - Not Just Pigtails...

...but we've got a ponytail now!

7.9.13 - These Two Are Buds!

7.8.13 - Happy 4th Birthday Ty

Quote of the Day: "This is the best birthday ever!"

7.7.13 - Look Who's Visiting Our Neighborhood

7.6.13 - Congrats Kaytie & Kyle

My youngest 1st cousin on my Dad's side of the family 

ties the knot...congrats Kaytie and Kyle!

7.5.13 - Last Day of Vacation

7.4.13 - Happy 4th of July

7.3.13 - Patriotic Cookie Contest

7.2.13 - Kayaking At The Cottage

7.1.13 - Next Up The Children's Museum