The Vugteveen's: May 2013

Monday, May 27, 2013

Our first Moomer's of the year!

We love Moomers Ice Cream! It is definitely a summer favorite of our family! After running the half I definitely could indulge in a little frozen treat. The smell of the waffle cones was so strong when we stepped inside I was ready for my treat.

Easton enjoyed his Blue Moon

Best part of the night, he chose to sit by Aunt Kari, which meant she was on clean up duty!

My girls

Mom and I

Dustin and Kari

Too bad dad and grandpa were in the UP getting ready for the deer. They sure did miss a great treat!

I did it, again

On December 1 I took the plunge again! I signed up for one of the most popular half marathons in the state, the Bayshore Half Marathon! Lots of training and time commitments and the day finally arrived. I love this race but this year I was running it alone. My running buddy from last year was doing the FULL marathon, not for me! I also had a goal in mind, run it in 2 hours. Well, that didn't happen but I was consistent, I ran it in 2.06:59, same as last year. I was a little bummed as I really thought I pushed myself. Oh well, I am proud that I finished it and there is always next year!

I surprised the family each time so they didn't get the greatest pictures.

My dad is running along with me here in the middle.

right near the finish, still smiling

my biggest cheerleaders

Thanks Dad and Mom for helping the hubby with the kids and coming out to support me.

I owe the biggest thanks to the hubby for letting me train,

being gone on the weekends for 2 hours running wasn't always easy but he let me go.

My friend Becky, we started together and kept each other warm while we waited.

It was a much colder race this year.

Mommy and Addisyn

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Addisyn's Last Days of Preschool

I can't believe I have another one through preschool. Addisyn finished her school year on Friday, so exciting! Now I have a Kindergartner! She is pretty excited about heading to Kindergarten. She had a wonderful year with both Mrs. Boomsma and Mrs. Cole. Mrs. Van was an added bonus! So excited that I was able to bring her to her last day of Preschool!

Addisyn and her buddy Tyler

Addisyn Joy

Addi and Mrs. Cole

Mrs. Boomsma and Addisyn

Addisyn giving her gift to Mrs. Van

Critter Barn with the Kindergartners!

Friday I got to head to the farm with my Kindergartner! Kylynn's class went to the Critter Barn and I was able to chaperone. I am so glad that I was able to go along and enjoy the day with her. We had a great time. The sun was shining and no rain! I even learned a thing or two. She had fun with her friends and enjoyed seeing all of the animals. I say seeing as she didn't do too much holding or touching. That is okay though, not going to force her when she is scared. Like her momma she didn't want to go in by the cats, she said she doesn't like cats. A great day for a field trip! One she had been looking forward to for a long time!

Kylynn Joy

Kate, Kylynn and Evie

Mrs. Havert bottle feeding a baby calf.

Evie and Kylynn, they were attached at the hip most of the day

The pop belly pig who does tricks

Kylynn and Isaac, her buddy

Mrs. Havert is so good she held the duck for Kylynn so she could pet it

Mommy and Kylynn by a very fluffy bunny

Mrs. Havert and Kylynn, what a wonderful teacher!

Bag swing time, a highlight

Kylynn's class

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Mother's Day

This is a little late but now we have celebrated Mother's Day with both families so I can do one big post. Last weekend my parents were in town so we celebrated with my family. Jason grilled steaks and did most of the meal for us. I was able to relax and enjoy the day. We just celebrated with the Vugteveen's tonight so that was fun, the kids love being with their cousins.

My 3 blessings and Momma

Easton and Mommy

My mom and I

We celebrated my sisters birthday as well,

she turned 28, we didn't have an 8 candle

I got her a new scarf and a necklace with her wedding date on it,

I scored some points

My brother, sister, mom and I

Cousins

Kylynn, Addi and Cambrey

Kylynn and Grandma

Grandma and Easton

Grandma and Addisyn

All 8 blessings

Cole, Grandma, Austin, Easton, Cambrey, Addisyn, Kylynn, Brinley, and Mason

Special Person

Last but not least, Kylynn was the last Special Person in her class. And she had to go out with a bang. Mom brought her lunch, her favortite, a Mr. Burger grilled cheese. She picked a story for me to read to the class and popsicles was the treat of choice. All week it had been hot but the day I bring popsicles it was chilly, oh well. And the biggest highlight of the day was the trash truck that dad brought to school. Each of the kids who wanted to could sit in the cab and check it out. They thought it was pretty cool. I'd say she had a pretty special day!

Kylynn Joy - Special Person of the Week

Kylynn and Mrs. Havert

The truck on the way to the kids

Telling the kids about the truck

Kylynn checking out the truck

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

A Preschool Celebration

Addisyn had her Preschool Celebration last night. Oh does she make us laugh. She is such a special little girl and life would be so dull without her. Mrs. Boomsma is sure going to miss her, she told me that Addisyn holds a special place in her heart. She will hold a special place in Addisyn's heart as well! Grandma and Grandpa stuck around today so they could join in the celebration and Grandma Vugteveen was able to join us as well. Grandpa Vugteveen was feeling a little under the weather, we hope he feels better soon. It was a special night filled with lots of praising our Heavenly Father who has so richly blessed these children with wonderful teachers and an awesome school to attend. We love HCS and couldn't be more happy with how our girls are doing.