Holland Beach

We decided to head out to the beach and enjoy a beautiful day by the water. Many other people had the same idea, but there was plenty of room for everyone. Although the water was still a bit (a lot) chilly, Kam and Troy ventured in for awhile. What a great spot!

Sunset Over Langlois

We had BEAUTIFUL weather here last week. This was a sunset in our neighborhood the other evening.

Last Soccer Game

Katie played her last soccer game at Christian High tonight. It was a great game. The girls played well and passed to each other too! It's always fun to see how they come together as a team by the end of the season. They got to play their last game in the stadium which is a beautiful field. Katie had some great throw-ins, nice corner kicks, and even had a sweet goal! It was fun to watch her use her gifts on the soccer field. Some of these girls Katie has played with since we moved here in 8th grade. We hope to watch Katie continue to play soccer next year too. We'll have to see where that is, though!
Great season, Katie! Go Eagles!

The JV team after the game.

The final score (with two minutes left).

Katie taking the corner kick.

Katie is known for her gigantic throw-ins. (Scott likes to take credit for working on this with her.)

Katie and best bud, Megan.

After the last game.

Great friends.

Megan and Katie have played on teams together for three years. I have a couple of different pictures of this shot of them together over the years.

Chatting after the game.

I had to get this shot of Kam. She was asked to be the ball girl for the second half of the game and retrieve all the out-of-bounds balls to keep the game moving. It was pretty hot out there today. She was quite worn out by the end, but loved it.

A Fun Evening

We were blessed to have a visit from our friends, The Girards, yesterday. They came after school and stayed for the evening. It was a beautiful day so we could eat dinner on the deck and play outside. We decided that the visit would not be complete without a trip to our favorite ice cream spot, Jersey Junction. We enjoyed a treat and then took a walk down to the lake.

Sweaty kids with ice cream.

A pyramid of children-arranged by Katie.

A beautiful sunset by Reed's Lake.

Friends!

The Celebrating Continues...

After graduation we had an open house with family and some friends.

Scott's Graduation!

Yesterday was the big day! We had a beautiful day celebrating Scott's graduation from Calvin Seminary. The ceremony was held at Calvin CRC and we were blessed with nice weather. We had an open house at our home in the afternoon which was a great time of rejoicing with friends and family. We are thankful to God for a wonderful day!

This is after the ceremony. Troy was a little under the weather.

As student body president, Scott had to pray during the ceremony.

Scott being congratulated by President Plantinga.

A group of friends. (Scott's laughing because of the comments being made.)

Scott and good friend, Matt.

Scott, Katie and Kamryn

We posed for this picture and then proceeded to watch as many people came to take our picture.

The Kornelis' even came from Visalia!

Scott and the Zeeland Elgersmas. (A possible Christmas picture?!)

Scott and good friend, Amos.

Scott and President Plantinga.

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Graduation!

Today we celebrate Scott's graduation from Calvin Theological Seminary! We are so thankful and blessed to have reached this point! Thank you Lord for your faithfulness!

Troy Turns 6!

On Monday we celebrated six years of life with Troy. The theme of choice this year was Star Wars. Troy has not yet had a "kid" birthday party and was insistent that this was the year for one. We decided to have it in a local park after supper with Scott leading the boys in some games. As we were putting the guest list together we realized what a social guy our son is! We ended up with 14 of his closest friends which was a mixture of boys from school, church, the neighborhood and Grandma R's house. We were blessed with a beautiful evening and had a great time. Since Troy doesn't have school today he is spending the morning checking out all his wonderful new toys! (A 6 year old's dream!) We are so thankful for our youngest child-a son. God has blessed him with drive which he often uses in sports and now in his reading and school work. We love you Troy!

After school with his birthday sticker.

Troy on his birthday morning.

The kickball game.

Troy getting ready to blow out the candles on his Star Wars cake.

Scott, who should receive "dad of the year" award for leading 6 year olds in kickball and soccer!

The group ready to eat.

The Star Wars cake that we searched all over town for!

Troy and his buddy, Jacob.

Opening some gifts from Boppa and Grandma.

Star Wars guys-COOL!