Fine Arts Night

The kids had Fine Arts Night at school this evening. The art and music departments are excellent. The hallways were covered with kids' creations. Katie's band performed too. It was a fun night! Here are some of the highlights.

This work by Katie was chosen to be in an area Art Show. Kamryn made a bear for their unit on Alaska.
Kamryn said her bird was the most complicated one in the class.
I think this is an Indian weaving that Kam made.
Katie and her fellow oboists. The whole band was wearing glow sticks and performed part of the concert in the dark. (Their director is very fun and creative.)

The eighth grade band performing in the gym.

Fun in the Sun

We've been enjoying some beautiful weather during the last two weeks. The kids are enjoying playing outside. The kids and I are playing outside in these shots after dinner. It is about 7:15 at night. It stays light here quite late in the spring and summer.Kamryn and Troy striking poses.

Finally, green leaves coming out on the trees in our yard!

A Visit From Kyle

Our dear friend Kyle came for a visit for a couple of days recently. It was great to see him and Scott together again. (They were formerly co-Youth Pastors in Visalia.) Of course the highlight for the kids was playing the wii that he brought along.

Two slightly competitive guys!
Kam and Troy playing "cow races."
Katie getting into the action.

Flash Back

These are some pictures of last Spring Break that Scott and I spent in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. A little different scenery than Western Michigan.

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Fun at Meijer Gardens

Today we decided to go check out the butterfly exhibit at Meijer Gardens. It was beautiful and felt like we were in a warm, tropical place!

In the butterfly sanctuary.

Scott leading the pack through the brick maze.
This pictures is out of order, but I had to include it because Troy had to keep checking his "map" of butterflies to figure out which one we were looking at.

Fun at the Park

It was another beautiful day today! We enjoyed church this morning and then had the first BBQ of the season at the home of some friends. This afternoon we decided to head out to a local park. Here are some highlights.

We Made It!

It officially felt like Spring today. 60 degrees and sunny-what a gift! We are enjoying our time off for Spring Break. The kids have been playing outside. Today we could open the windows and sit out on the deck. Tonight we enjoyed an evening out with the Borsts. We had dinner and then enjoyed the first ice cream cone of the season by Reed's Lake.

The kids taking a moment out of their tennis game to pose.
Kam and Troy at the neighbors'.
A special spot-Reed's Lake.
Watching ducks-Where have they been all winter?
We actually got some sunburn today. Who needs Florida?!