Feels like summer!

It's been a while since I posted. Sorry about that. We've been keeping busy with lots of things around here.

The boys and I have been keeping quite busy around the house. Bradyn is still in school, only 1 1/2 weeks left!

Friday the 14th we were priviledged to watch the annual kindergarten program, of which Bradyn was a part. The kids all did so very well, and Bradyn did well with his songs and verse as well. I agree with Rev. Lanning, I give the teachers and aides a lot of credit as they were able to harness the energy of almost 60 busy kindergarteners and put on a very well organized program. It was so nice to see and hear all those kids, singing their hearts out in praise to our God.

Saturday, Russ had to work all day, until 7:30 pm, because they are working to finish a parade home down by Green Lake, and are a little pushed for time. When he got home, we decided supper at the Village Dipper sounded good, and had ice cream for dessert.

Sunday, we were priviledged to spend the day in fellowship at church with two wonderful sermons. That evening we were able to visit with some of our good friends at David and Sara Bleyenberg's home. It had been a while since we saw everyone, and it was nice to catch up with them again.

Monday, was a normal busy day, cleaning up from the weekend and doing laundry and such. That evening I went to a bridal shower for my sister-in-law Bethany. We had appetizers and dessert and everything was so delicious, as always. It was nice to see all the aunts and some of the cousins on the Lotterman side again. Always a fun time. Bethany got some really great gifts too....makes me want to have another shower! :-)

The rest of that week was a bit long. Russ worked late everyday, on the parade project, so the days got quite long, and the boys missed their dad quite a bit, as some nights he didn't get home until right before, or right after they were in bed. I think they were sick of just seeing mom all day. We are so thankful that there is work to keep Russ busy, but this is almost too busy! :-)

Friday, I was able to go on a field trip with Bradyn's kindergarten class. We were scheduled to go to John Ball Zoo, but of course it rained all day, so that was cancelled and they went bowling instead. I took Austin with me, and we all had a good time. We went to McDonalds for lunch, quite the fiasco, with all those kids, but we all managed to get them to eat most of their food, before they escaped to the play place for a while. After they were sick of it, we took them back to the bowling alley for an ice cream cone. I give lots of credit to the teachers and aides once again, for how well things were organized and how well things went. I was sure tired at the end of the day, but we all had a good time. That evening, we took the boys bowling again, since they loved it so much, and it was a rainy night.

Saturday, Russ had to work again, but only until 1pm this time. I was able to get my grocery shopping finished, and he mowed the lawn. After supper, we took the boys to the off road derby at the Hudsonville fair grounds. It was a special night and the kids got in free, so it was a cheap night of fun. The kids loved watching the cars speed around the track, and thought it was great, when they'd bang into eachother and almost roll over.

Sunday we were blessed to be able to attend church again. We were relieved that the Lord saw it fit to keep Rev. Eriks in our midst for the time being. We continue to remember those churches who are without a pastor, and all the struggles that this may bring. We were again blessed with two wonderful sermons. That evening we hosted KWOTK (Kids Without the Kids) at our home. Since it was such a beautiful night, we sat outside around a campfire. Good times were had by all, as always, although we missed Alex and Bethany, Andy and Rebecca and Phil, as they weren't able to make it.

This week has been pretty normal once again. We've been blessed with extremely beautiful weather, with highs in the mid to upper 80's. I love it that summer has made an early appearance.

Monday was really quite warm and humid. That evening we had a baby shower for my sister Chelsea and her new daughter Malaya. It was a fun time as always, and nice to see the aunts and some of the cousins on the Hassevoort side. She got a lot of nice stuff, and a ton of pink for Malaya to wear. It was of course fun to see and hold Malaya again, have I said, I just can't get enough of her?? :-)

Tuesday, I had to take Bradyn to the doctor for his six year checkup. He is growing well and in the 80-90th percentile for his height and weight. Afterwards we went to my moms house, she had invited all us girls over for the day, so the grandkids could play together. They all had a blast playing in the water, and even little Anna joined in the fun. Us girls had a good time chatting under the shade tree in the back yard, and of course taking turns holding Malaya and Conner. The kids were none too pleased when it was time to leave.

That pretty much brings us to today. We are still enjoying the nice weather (who wouldn't?) and I especially appreciate that it's not so humid today. We found out that a young couple from our church, Ross and Rhonda Zuverink, lost their baby yesterday. She was only 18 weeks along, and they couldn't find a heartbeat. She was induced today, and gave birth to a tiny, stillborn, baby boy. Please keep this young couple in your prayers. May God comfort them, as only He can.

We hope you are all having a wonderful week, and enjoying this nice weather. May you all have a blessed holiday weekend.