Classic Quotes

Documenting these quotes is more for me to remember them, but you're welcome to read some of our gems too.

The other night at our BBQ Kamryn and Katie were soaking up lots of interesting tidbits from the conversations that were going on around them on the back deck between Seminary friends. At one point there was a discussion about the clothing choices of ministers when they preach. One of the guys said at his church he didn't even have to wear a tie with a dress shirt. Scott spoke up and mentioned that he usually wore a dress shirt and tie, but not the suit jacket. The professor who was over was surprised and said that he never preached without his suitcoat on. At this point Kamryn pipes up, "Yeah, but my dad sweats a lot when he preaches!" (Anyone who knows Scott realizes that this is totally true!) The whole group cracked up at her observation.

Our friend Gail helped out the other morning by taking Troy to preschool for us. She said that when they got to the school and parked Troy was hesitant about getting out of the car. When Gail asked why he wasn't hopping out he replied, "Oh, I've been going to preschool for like six years!" ... I think we've got a long road ahead of us!

FFM Friends

Last night we hosted a group of Seminary friends from Scott's FFM group at our house. Each Seminarian is placed in a small group when they enter Seminary. These groups are called Formation For Ministry Groups. The group that Scott was placed in has become a tight knit bunch of guys who help support each other through this Seminary journey. The group has changed a bit over the past two years with one student dropping out, one guy changing programs, Jason graduating this year and Brian marrying Mallory this summer....Anyway, since there was "leftover" money in their FFM budget, they had the bright idea to celebrate the end of the year with a grilling party. It was a great night of good food and laughter.

The group of guys and their Professor.

Scott in all his glory!

Hanging out on the deck-It was a beautiful evening.
The congratulations to everyone cake.

Another group shot. (Next year we'll have to take one with spouses and children too!)

Troy and Adam

Grandparent's Day 2009

We had the annual Grandparent's Day at school today. Kamryn was the sole grandchild this year. The day opened with a program and then the grandparents could visit classrooms. There were several music concerts to attend also. Kamryn sang in the third grade choir concert. I got to hang out with the fifth graders and guide them through a somewhat chaotic day. (As a teacher it's always a busy one!) Anyway, we are blessed to have two sets of grandparents living so close right now. Thanks for coming to school, Grandma and Boppa and Grandma and Hank!

Kamryn beating Boppa at some game.

Kamryn and G'ma E.

Kamryn and Boppa and Grandma R.
Mom and Kamryn in the hallway.


Lots of people in Kam's third grade classroom!

Visalia Visitors

Friday was a beautiful Spring day. We were able to celebrate this by getting some icecream Friday evening with our friends, The Borsts. Katie and Kamryn both had activities that night, so it was just Troy with us. We enjoyed our icecream (along with many others who had the same idea!) and then took a nice stroll down to Reed's Lake. Thankfully all the ice from a few weeks ago was melted and there were even boats out on the lake.Troy posing for the obligatory "blog picture" by some tulips.

Dads and kids at the lakeside park.

A great spot by the lake.

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Saturday evening we were able to host some highschool students from Visalia who were visiting Calvin. It was great to see these kids again. Scott had them all in youth group and I had most of them in the first grade at CVC! Wow! Time flies!

Again the wii was a favorite activity. Lance impressed us with his concentration abilities. It was fun to see the De Groot sibling competitiveness come out. Troy was the best boxer. Scott was again the best trash talker!

Sister against brother.

Lance trying not to get beat by a four year old!


A fun group!

Funny Quote

Nothing too exciting to post lately. We're trying to get through another busy school week with soccer practices and games sprinkled in. Meeting again around supper time after a day of activities this is the greeting Troy gave Katie yesterday: "Hi Katie. How was highschool today?" Katie: "Good, Troy. How was Preschool?"...We all got a good chuckle out of that one. The joys of family life (and a good spread between children)!

Spring Snippets

We've been able to enjoy some beautiful weather these last few days between activities. I've been working full-time subbing in a fifth grade classroom. It looks like it will continue for a few more weeks. I enjoy it most of the time! Troy has been busy playing in the neighborhood and hanging out with Boppa and Grandma who take him to preschool too. Scott has lots to do finishing up the last semester of his second year of Seminary. He also continues to preach in area churches. He will be finished mid-May. He was honored to be nominated for student body President for next year at the Seminary. We made up his slogan: "Give Scott a shot!" I volunteered the children to color posters to put up around the Seminary, but he declined that offer! :) Katie is busy with highschool and school soccer. She is begging to take driver's ed, but it doesn't look like that's going to work out in the near future. (Darn!) Katie had to provide the team snack the other day on their game day. She got creative and made soccer ball cupcakes in her team colors. The girls loved them.



Preparing for spring soccer season in the backyard.


Scott coached his first game of the Spring season for Kam's team. They had a great game and Kamryn scored 3 of the 4 goals.

No, we are not enlisting our son into the military. He just got a REALLY short haircut today. While I was waiting for Troy, I was casually reading a newspaper. I looked up after a few minutes horrified to see how short she was getting it. Anyway, we're all set for warmer weather and low maintenance, right?

Happy Easter!

We had a nice group of about 20 people at our house for Easter dinner today. It was a mix of family, college and Seminary students and their friends and families. This morning Scott had to preach in South Haven (poor planning!), I ended up staying home with Troy who's been sick and Katie and Kamryn went to our church with some friends. We had a good meal together this afternoon and then of course we had to have an Easter egg hunt. Thankfully this year we did not have to deal with snow!! Here is a picture of most of the "hunters" after the big hunt.

Scott got his "full contact" hunt he was hoping for! (He's in the red shirt on the bottom under all the big boys.)

All the "kids" searching around the front yard for a little chocolate.

Gathered on our back deck before the hunt.

The "Easter bunny" at work. Hanging out in the sunshine.

Kamryn and Troy talked the big boys into some backyard baseball.

Troy has been struggling with the flu the past two days, but perked up today thankfully.

I hope everyone had a wonderful day celebrating our risen Savior! Have a great week!