8.31.13 - Two Favorites Of Derks

Being a father and bleeding blue!

8.30.13 - Gotta Love the Sign...

...in the background.  

Derk took the kids to the zoo and text me this

picture.  I just giggled at the sign.

8.29.13 - Viewer Discretion Advised

This summer has been the year of catching creatures, especially

frogs and toads.  The boys were fascinated by taking pictures

of this smashed frog.  Picture credit goes to Jalen.

8.28.13 - Hello New Connectivity Option

Our technology options continue to expand.

Just testing out the one click webconferencing!

8.27.13 - Also A Hit!

I love to try new recipes but hate having to force the kids

to try them.  BUT pot pie is always a family favorite.

8.26.13 - We Never Have Enough

I buy 4 or 5 of these week thinking we will never go through

all of these cucumbers and we always do.

8.25.13 - But, I Don't Want To Take A Nap

8.24.13 - This Just Doesn't Get Old

Now Lauren, she may disagree as she would much prefer

a place without sand.  Check out her little set up in the

beach chair...trust me, she's not one bit spoiled. 

8.23.13 - Loving Me Some Hudson

8.22.13 - All Fun & Games Until...

...they need to come off.

8.21.13 - Just Out Catching Frogs

8.20.13 - Meet The Team Night

Jalen wanted a picture with one of his 

favorite players...Mason Opple.

8.19.13 - Nature Consequences

What happens when you own a dog

and choose to ride your bike through

 the grass?  Yup, you get dog poo

on your tires.  Who wants dog

poo on their bike...not this boy!

8.18.13 - Crunch Time

School starts in only a few weeks and we have 

some work to do on this summer take home packet!

8.17.13 - Tattoo Craziness

If it's quite in the house know that these two are up to something.

8.16.13 - Ball'n Brothers

8.15.13 - First Day of Pads

Notice Jalen right in the middle of all the action.

Derk may not want Jalen to play football until he's older

but that doesn't mean he isn't soaking up up technique.

We frequently hear Jalen teach Ty how to tackle properly.

8.14.13 - Red Haven Goodness

Found out that I bought too many as this family is peached

out...next year we'll stick to the 1/2 barrel.

8.13.13 - Best of Family Time...

...while on business travel.

8.12.13 - Poo-Poo

She told me her baby had a poo-poo, notice

the baby has a diaper.

8.11.13 - Tubing Success

The first time out, tubing was a bust but not this time.

We're lucky that Jalen would try it again.  Thanks Mr.

Mike for showing us boating rockies how to tube! 

8.10.13 - BEACH Day

There couldn't have been a more polar

opposite reaction to the beach day...

Lucy LOVED the water and sand.

Lauren, not so much...she would 

rather stay on a towel or beach chair.

8.9.13 - Love These Two SOOOO Much!

8.8.13 - I'm a BIG Kid TOO!

8.7.13 - Birthday Adventures

Michigan Adventure by day

Birthday Party by Night

Happy 7th Birthday Jalen!

8.6.13 - Ty's Checking Out His New Sweatshirt

8.5.13 - Dear Mrs. Flietstra

Jalen had the best Kindergarten teacher.
She created a summer packet
to help keep their "brains smart" and
asked that each student write her a
letter about their summer fun.
Writing the letter wasn't all that fun but
getting one back will make it all worthwhile.

8.4.13 - A Little Piece of Heaven

8.3.13 - Chocolate Cake Anyone?

That sure was a "special" chocolate cake!

8.2.13 - Evening Boat Ride

8.1.13 - Checking Out Grandpa's New Toy