The first month of summer vacation--2015

 Hailey was lucky enough to attend an interview with Mike at Kare11 studios.

 A perfect night for golf with Taylor and Carter

 The Bloomington pool added a fun rock wall to the deep end

 Hannah and Zachariah Bentz moved in with us to attend VBS at Calvary

 VBS at Calvary CRC….a journey off the map getting to know Jesus as our guide

Celebrating Lydia's birthday with Jaclyn and Taylor

 A Sleepover with Taylor's lifelong friend: Kylie

 Hailey at the Bloomington pool

 Luke Bryan Concert with Josh and Jodi at TCF Stadium

 Happy Father's Day to Mike!  An amazing dad with a gift for the entire family

 Hailey and Julia head off to Dordt Discovery Days!!

 A Twins game with Grandma Miedema

 A Trip to NW Iowa to visit Jacob after knee surgery

 Our first experience with shooting with Uncle Eric, Trajan, and Damon.

 Do you feel safe now that Carter can shoot a gun?

 Hailey shows off her costume design and theater make up at Dordt Discovery Days

 Hailey and Julia's dorm room in Covanent Hall

 Dordt College!!!!

 Cheering on Makenna in fast pitch softball

 Enjoying the Syrjamaki hot tub

 Hannah, Jaclyn, and Taylor at the pool

Taylor learns to mow the lawn!!!

Last Day of School!

 Carter Dean completes 1st grade with Mrs. Mitchell

 Hailey loved being in the middle school this year and will already be in 7th grade next year!

 Taylor Ann completed 3rd grade with Mrs. O'Reilly

 Grandpa and Grandma came up to the cities to celebrate the end of school with us at a MN Twins game!

 Hailey enjoyed the first weekend of summer break with Sonja at her cabin in WI

A Crazy Busy Weekend

Spring has a way of sneaking up on you and being CRAZY!  It is a time when school is still in session, spring activities are finishing up, and summer rec has begun; not to mention that the weather is fabulous and no one wants to do their homework!

Taylor completed her spring gymnastics meet at TAGS gymnastics in Eden Prairie.  She competed in 4 events and placed 4th overall in a group of 10 girls.  She placed 1st in floor and second in vault.

She love gymnastics with her BFF Jaclyn

Carter's baseball season is in full swing.  He is in a coach pitch league.  His favorite positions are 1st and catcher.

Mike was on his annual 3 day golf trip up in the Brainard area.

Hailey performed two dance routines in this year's spring recital.  She did a tap number and a ballet number.  She is trying out for the performing arts group this summer.

Dance Dad

Katrina, Hailey, and Taylor

Sonja and Hailey with their dance instructor: Miss Sarah

Julia attended the recital to cheer Hailey on.

We participated in the annual "take steps" event with Olivia who is fighting Chrons disease.

Carter completed his 3 on 3 league play-offs.  His team placed 4th.

Memorial Weekend

 It was a full house on Memorial weekend!  We made a visit to the new Surly Brewery and a quick visit at the new Vikings Stadium.

 Sparklers around the fire were a fun treat!

 Shopping with Hailey and Maddie at the new outlets

 Adult night out downtown

 Cute little buddies

  A visit to the Mall of America for rides

Carter and Harper