The Gardens

 The weather has been beautiful here lately. We have taken full advantage and have been outside for the majority of the days! Last Friday we spent the day at the Fredrick Meijer Gardens. We explored, played, and had a picnic!

 Climbing to the clouds

 The Great Lakes Water table.

 The drums

 Outside the maze

 Playing a game with other children. The kids had to identify specific bird eggs to the correct bird. Then they had to take the eggs and put them in the nest. They had lots of fun playing.

Making music!

Whew,mom needs a nap after all this fun!

Summer Happenings

 Brunch at the Open House. It was a delicious brunch at the barn. Kelly and I did the centerpieces and helped set up a bit. We sure love Victoria's family. She has been babysitting for our families since she was 12! We will miss her!

 Hanging with our "2nd family" the Heyboer's.

 Our beloved Victoria....we will miss you while you are away at college! Best of luck at Hope!

 LAKE TIME

 Our daredevil trio!

 Christian jumping off the boat in the middle of the lake. He is so proud.

 Never a dull moment!

 Carter's last baseball game. Here he is with Mitchell, Drew, Carter, and Harrison. Ice cream and trophies! What a great season!

He was thrilled to get to play catcher the last couple innings.

Ice Cream Celebration

I picked the kids up on the last day and of course, we had to celebrate with ice cream! Whew! This is going to be a great summer! Yipppeee!

Last Days of School

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Field Day was moved inside..bummer! But here are so pictures of their fun activities. 

 Ella received the Presidential Fitness Award. We are so proud of her hard work! She worked to be able to do 5 pull ups on her own! Wow! 5 more than Scott or I can do!

 Some of the inside games.

 Ella's 2nd grade class

 Carter's indoor games!

It has been a bit since I have blogged...tis the season to be OUTside! Here are some pictures from the last week of the kids school.

The 2nd grade class went on a fieldtrip to learn about Caledonia's history. 

Then they ended up at one of the teacher's homes. They had a variety of activities and games planned for the kids. They enjoyed a fun filled afternoon outside.

 Obstacle Course

 Parachute fun

 Bubble station

 Yard games

Fun Friends.....headed to the sprinklers!

The Last Day of School 2012

 I got to take the kids to their last day of school this year! It was a treat to have a more relaxed morning and take the kids to school myself. Here is Ella, Lola, and Christian.

 Best Friends since kindergarten: Ella and Lola!

 Ella, Collin, Caleb, and Nick

 Carter and Mrs. Rowley--she was such a blessing to us this year! She was everything and more of what he loved and needed to have a successful first year of school.

 Ella and Mrs. Doyle..she was so sweet and challenged Ella in all areas. She had a great year as well.

Outside waiting for the bell to ring.

Take me to the BALLgame!

 We have become a baseball family, that's for sure! We love to play it and watch it whenever we can! In early June, Scott, Carter, Ella, and Grandpa B went to the Tigers game against the Yankees. They had a picture perfect day full of fun!

 Here they are in their seats

 Watching batting practice

 The field

 Dad and two of the fans!

 Grandpa and kids

 All decked out in their Tigers gear in the morning....a little excited!

The baseball crew! Headed out to the game! Lots of memories were made!