Just For Fun!

I was having fun looking at old pictures this morning. Thought I'd share some of my favorites!

This is Scott and I in Mexico a couple of years ago. Right behind us is a tremendously steep staircase that we had to climb up. I almost refused to go back down!

Sharon and Kam. Love this picture!

Little beach bum at Santa Cruz.

Did we really go for breakfast in our jammies?!

Club soccer days.Fun times with Kyle.

Posing at Avila beach.

The Big Dance

Tonight is the night of the first big dance at Katie's highschool. All the girls are so excited! They all decided to go with a group of friends. It is being held in the gym at school, but of course they still needed dresses and hair and nails done. Here is Katie's group of friends that got together to get ready for the big night. The "before" picture.

...and after.

Here's the group gathered at Megan's house where they were being served a special dinner.
Katie in her dress.

Kamryn and Troy taking it all in!

Katie's friend Rachel's sister Andrea did all the girls' hair. Looks great!

Gathering for dinner.

Megan's sister Maddie ready to serve the food.

Special Friends

Today I hosted a January birthday lunch for some friends. It was a nice time of chatting and eating together. Here's the group. I'm thankful for each of these new friends!

We are expecting a heat wave tomorrow (3o degrees!), so Scott is on a mission to get the driveway cleared of ice. We had a beautiful, sunny day yesterday. Kamryn was outside helping Scott for awhile.The pile up on our back deck.

Weekend Update From the Chilly North

Friday evening some Seminary friends came over for dinner. The girls were excited about trying Guitar Hero that one of the couples brought. I decided I am not good at this game and never will be! Give me wii bowling any day!

Saturday morning Troy had his first ever real basketball game through the YMCA. He has been begging for me to "sign him up" for a long time. He hung in there pretty well. Most of the boys are 5 and he is only 4, so they are a bit taller. He loved it, though, and I'm sure we will be attending many more games of his over the years to come!

His jersey is about 5 sizes too big!

This week we have again set records for the weather here in Michigan. (Members of our small group like to tease us about all the records being set during our time here in Michigan!!) We had several days in a row that the temperature did not rise above 20 degrees! One morning driving Kamryn to school my van thermometer said -12 degrees!! I actually did not mind the cold because we had two bright, sunny days. It does make you thankful for a warm home, though. At school they still send the kids out for recess on most of these cold days. It makes me laugh when we used to complain about "cold" recess duties at CVC.

This is a bad picture of my van thermometer reading 6 degrees!

We were excited about the big Calvin win over Hope yesterday. We did not go to the game this time, but enjoyed watching some of it on TV. Also, Scott is looking forward to his quick trip to So. California next weekend to preach at two CRC churches with two other guys from the Seminary. Too bad wives weren't invited!

Christmas Card Collage

I think we have now received our last Christmas/ New Year's card for the season. I always get a bit sad when the flow of greeting cards comes to an end after Christmas. We so enjoy opening cards, letters and pictures from family and friends! It's fun to see what everyone has been up to and how the kids have changed. This is my new collage for the year. I used to take it down after a couple of months, but we enjoy glancing at them so much that we now leave them up. People who visit always get a kick out of checking them over and sometimes recognizing someone they know. As we continue to move around, it's fun to see so many connections even across the country. Anyway, thanks for keeping in touch!

Road Trip!

Happy New Year to all! ...Scott and I just returned from a wonderful and quick trip down to Alabama. We were only gone 4 days and drove all the way there and back! (over 1,000 miles each way!) It was worth it to be able to be a part of Jason and Ashley's wedding, to spend time with some wonderful Visalia friends, and to be able to soak up some sunshine and warmer weather. We look forward to returning to the Gulf Coast to further explore its beauty!

This is at the little beach/pier area in Fair Hope.

This picture is just to prove we were someplace wearing flip flops in January!

Scott as usual studying the map!

We had a great time hanging out with friends from Visalia at the house they rented.

Scott in all his glory-a plate of sea food in front of him!

Here's the happy couple. Sorry these pictures aren't great. My camera doesn't do well too far away.

Here Scott is telling one of his Jason stories. I'm sure Jason was a little nervous, but Scott was kind!

John and Shelley at the reception. It was great to hang out with you guys!

Kristi and sweet little Noah

This is a bad picture of our table assignment card. We weren't sure what it said, but by the end of the night we had some pretty good ideas!
Tearing up the dance floor at the reception!

Jason getting ready to throw the garter.

An Alabama sunset.


Now it's back to reality-school, laundry, groceries, homework, and winter!! :)