Mother's and Other's Tea

 We attended our second annual Mothers and Others Tea with the Syrjamakis' at Mount Olivet Church.  As you can see from the ad above, we became quite the celebrities after Hailey made the brochure for this year's tea.

 Our beautiful ladies were very fancy and polite; they enjoyed the final course of petite desserts the best.

 Taylor and her mommy

 Hailey and Olivia both won tea pots at the silent auction

On Sunday, we celebrated Isaac and Olivia's 1st communion with them at St. Stephen's church.  These boys are quite handsome.

Grandpa and Grandma Visit

 Our first visit with Grandma and Grandpa to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

 It was very fascinating, overwhelming, and at times it was quite funny.

 Hailey had her first dance recital showcase.  She has such wonderful friends!

 On Sunday we had our first glimpse of SPRING!!!!

Sports Wrap-up

 In honor of the completion of Carter's first season of organized hockey, we set out to our first Wild Game at the Excel!  We are hooked as Wild fans after a come back victory in the 3rd period scoring a franchise record of 6 goals.

 Carter's hockey season came to a close with a  full weekend of hockey jamboree in Bloomington.  Carter was under the weather but insisted in playing.  He scored two goals in the first match.  Below is a pic of his beginner crimson roster.

He was pretty proud of his trophy!!

 In honor of Hailey's completion of her basketball season we  went to watch the Timberwolves a the Target Center!  The game came down to the wire and they lost in the last minute of play.

 The Calvin Christian Eagles had another exciting year of basketball.  We ended the season last week with a record of 3-7.  Tournament play was very exciting as we advanced to the second round after a 3 point marginal victory over St. Huberts.  They girls were so very excited.

 Each year I hesitate to coach, but by the end I am so very blessed by the personalities and determination of these girls.

Go Calvin!

 End of the season basketball party.  Dads vs girls in the 1st half and Moms vs girls in the second half.  

The girls won by one point!  

 Following the regular season of hockey, Carter signed up for a 3 on 3 hockey league in Lakeville.  He won his first gam 11-7 and had 2 goals!!

It isn't always easy being the only boy, but his sisters sure to love him.

Valentine's Day and President's Day Weekend= No School!

 On February 12, Mike went to Taylor's 3rd grade class to talk about heart health.  They are studying body systems.  Taylor was so very proud of her daddy.

 On February 13, Taylor's class went to Feed My Starving Children to pack meals.  

 Happy Valentine's Day…….

 Carter's first time out ice fishing with Dad, Dan, and Dave.  This was his big catch!

Jaclyn, Taylor, and Hannah enjoyed rides at the MOA on President's day

 We joined the Brouwers for a "stay cation" at a local hotel.

 Swimming, dancing, games, and fun………..

 The following morning was cold and crisp, but it didn't keep us from hitting Afton Alps for some fun skiing!  Carter is now an independent skier!

 Carter and Mom on the lift

 The Miedema's all bundled and warm

 Hot Chocolate break at the Chalet

 Hailey and Julia

 Mom and Hailey

 Dad and Carter

There are no pictures of Taylor because I never could keep up with her!  She is a wild ski women and that races to the bottom of each hill.  She is impressive!

Geography Fair and Golden Gophers Basketball

 Hailey qualified to bring her Hawaii geography project to the Museum of Science.  She received 5 excellent ratings.  

 Kacee, Hailey, Ilse, Julia, and Faith at the museum

 Hailey presenting her project

After the geography fair, the girls headed to Williams Arena to watch the men's gopher team take on Perdue. 

 Olivia and Hailey with half-time treats

 Mom and Taylor

Olivia, Hailey, and Taylor now want to attend the University of Minnesota for college after the exciting game.