Happy Birthday and Happy Father's Day

Tonight we celebrated my nephew Cole's 4 birthday and Father's Day with the hubby's family.  The kids always love getting together with the cousins.  They enjoyed a boat ride on papa's boat and just being together.  Good food and good times!

enjoying some bubbles from Uncle Bob's wedding

I got a cute one of Mason, my nephew

Addisyn Joy

Cole got suckered into wearing Uncle Jason's go pro,

should be an interesting video

Easton enjoying the bubbles too

stud man Austin, he is getting so old looking

The big kids at dinner, thankful tonight for Uncle Brandon,

Easton choked on a chip at dinner and Jason and I were inside.  Thankful my brother in law Brandon was outside and was able to save him for us!  Very scary, not a fun thing for poor Easton.

Getting ready for their boat ride 

The big kids on the boat

Easton, Old Papa, Addisyn, and Kylynn

He was handing out dollar bills tonight, they were pretty happy,

Easton didn't want his!

Happy 4th Birthday Cole!

May this be a great year for you buddy!

Cole and Addi are buddies, she had to help with the unwrapping 

Easton trying out one of Cole's new toys

singing to the birthday boy

Brinley and Mason, these two were quite comical tonight

Kindergarten Program

Last Friday we had the privilige to watch 4 classes of kindergartners sing their little hearts out for God.  It was a beautiful program and it totally confirmed why pay all that money to HCS.  It is so worth it when you hear your 6 year old praising her God in school.  What a blessing we have here in the USA to be able to worship as we please.  But this also means this school year is coming to a close.  Kylynn has grown so much and is becoming such a sweet young lady.  She truly has a love for learning and for Jesus that shines through her smile and her actions.  She has had a great year and we will be so sad to say goodbye to yet another wonderful HCS teacher.  Mrs. Havert has been fantastic and we will miss her so much.

Singing her heart out

-sorry for the quality, my camera wanted to focus on the microphone-

Our little Lamb, she got to lead the Lord's Prayer

The whole group

Someone wasn't too thrilled with the program, 

it was right during his nap time so he snuggled on my lap and fell asleep.  

Grandma gladly took him so that I could take pictures.

Ellie and Kylynn

Grandma Vugteveen  and Kylynn

Mrs. Havert with Kylynn

Kylynn with Mrs. Fox, her favorite librarian 

All three kiddos

Kylynn Joy, Kindergarten Graduate

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

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