Kindergarten Graduation Weekend

 Carter Dean graduates from kindergarten. 

Proud parents of the graduate.  He asked me, "How many graduations do I have left?"  I responded, "Well, that depends if you are like your daddy."

Receiving his diploma from Mr. Groen

His teacher: Mrs. Johnson; she has taught all of our kids in kindergarten at Calvin.

 Taylor with her end of the year project on JFK.

Hailey with her study buddy: Lauren

School is out!!!  Time for fun in the sun!!

These girls are now in middle school……..

Twins game with Grandma Miedema, Uncle Rog, Aunt Kenna, Jason, and Marissa.

 Vis "men" weekend at the Twins Game!!!!

 Wil, Brad, Jacob, Damon, Mike, Carter, and Isaac.  Not pictured is my Dad.

What a great graduation celebration!

End of the year recitals……...

Hailey Joy had her final dance recital for Prairie School of Dance.  80's: Girls Just Want to Have Fun!!

 Taylor had her final gymnastics progressive meet at TAGS

 Piano recital with teacher: Mrs Lang.

 Thank you for coming Heidi!

We all attended the Take Steps Walk for Crohn's and Colitis in support of Olivia.

The picture is taken in front of the giant inflatable Colon.

Field Trips and Memorial Weekend

 Taylor's 2nd grade trip to the Como Zoo and Conservatory

 Such a great group of girls

 Carter's kindergarten field trip to Gale Woods Farm

 Memorial weekend started off with meeting the Beckerings at the Gold Medal Park downtown.  Kylie and Taylor are always best of friends.

 The whole crew…...

 Finally the heat is on!!  A lot of time was spent on the trampoline with the sprinkler on!  Carter and Isaac had some snacks while Olivia and Hailey caught some rays.

Kayaking and paddle boarding on Lake Calhoun.  I love paddle boarding!

Trying to keep up!

Mother's Day 2014

Hailey at the 5th grade wax museum and 5th grade band concert

Sisters!!!!

Carter with his ramp.

Taylor and Hailey at the Syrjamaki piano recital

Macey K Zeinstra graduates from high school and is on to SDSU

The Zeinstras'

We love you Macey!

A Variety

 Grandparents Day at Calvin Christian!

Thank you so much for making the trip up Grandpa!

Civil War Day for the 5th graders

We hosted guests that big on our meal last spring at the Calvin Auction.  This year's meal theme was Asian Cuisine.  

 Carter lost his first tooth!!!!!

 We concluded our year of GEMS at church.  This year both girls were able to attend and I was a leader for Taylor's 2nd grade class.  This year's theme was "He must become greater; I must become less."