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Visit from Some Mantonites

July 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Last weekend, we were excited to have a visit from Melissa, Karl, Karl IV, Emma, and Alonna. Alonna was the only one of the bunch who’d seen our new house, so the rest of the gang came down to check it out and just hang out for the weekend.

Here are some pictures from our adventures…

Six sweet kiddos with ice cream sandwiches


This sculpture at Frederik Meijer Gardens is called “Mad Mom”…It wasn’t hard for us to imitate. :-)


Our kids and their cousins under the trellis


Sisters!


The happy couple – married 10 years this June


Emma Jean splashing in the water


Look what Uncle Karl found!


Racing down a big hill

Thanks for a fun weekend, family! We love you!

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My baby is turning THREE!

May 28, 2012 by 4 Comments

Jaden’s third birthday is tomorrow. But we celebrated tonight, because we have a regular commitment at church on Tuesday nights.

We usually let the birthday child choose their own dinner. But Jaden doesn’t like to eat. When asked what food he likes to eat best, he answered, “Nothing.” And it’s pretty much true.

So, Luke made omelets. I made homemade bread. We had some fruit. And we had the one thing that Jaden actually asked for: chocolate cake with a tractor on top. Boy, does he love those John Deere tractors. I guess Uncle Karl has trained him well.

I love that little boy. (Ahem. Jaden, not Karl. Well, I love Karl like a brother. You know what I mean.)

Stay tuned for the annual “birthday letter.” :-)

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Grandma and Papa’s House

May 29, 2011 by 2 Comments

While Luke was enjoying a men’s retreat at Lake Ann Camp, the kids and I took a trip up north to my parents’ house. We had a great time visiting with my mom and dad (Grandma and Papa), my sisters (Melissa and Alonna), and my nephew and niece (Karl and Emma).


Jaden just loves playing with Papa. In fact, on the way to their house, Jaden kept saying that Papa is “cute.” So I told my dad that I figured out why Jaden likes playing with him so much…It’s because Papa is cute and naughty just like Jaden is! :-) No, really, I’m so thankful for my dad!


At Karl and Emma’s t-ball game…Emma was cracking us up when she played 1st base. She thought she had to stand on the base while she threw the ball back to the catcher…A lot of little runners just had to duck out of her way, haha.


Karl on 1st. He did a great job!


Sweet Ava snuggled on my lap at the game. I had dressed us all as if it was summer, and it definitely wasn’t! We were all freezing! Thankfully my ever-prepared and responsible sister had blankets that we used to stay alive.


Jaden and Papa playing on the floor. :-)

I anticipate having many more pictures to share in June, as we celebrate my baby sister Alonna’s high school graduation and subsequent open house! I’m excited to celebrate with her and just spend some more time with my family!

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