Softball and baseball come to an end……………..

 Taylor and her leopard team finished the season 14-0

 Taylor often played first base and pitcher

 She did a great job batting

 She pitched one inning a game and got to pitch the final inning in the championship game!

 It was a wonderful experience with coach Nick.  They won first place.  They were so very excited about the trophies and finished the season 17-0

 Carter's team was beat out in the play-offs after the first two rounds.  They finished the season 8-7.  They had a pool party in celebration of a fun season!

Hailey's 12 Birthday Party

 Hailey had a wonderful birthday celebration at the Bloomington pool with friends and classmates!

 Lining up for the big splash contest!!!

 Her first birthday party with boys………..

 Beautiful cakes made with by Hailey and Olivia thanks to Mrs. Little

A dinner celebration with just the family at Bonefish Cafe

Fun in July

 Mike's catch while fishing with Dave

 Sonja joined our family for 4 days!

 Roller blading around Lake Harriet

 The Bascilica Block party

 Mary Poppins at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre with Stephanie and Makenna

 Refillable drink cups at the dinner theatre

 Saying good bye to our sweet friends, the Statemas'

 Boating with the hockey friends……….

 Overnight fun with the Zobel girls

 A visit to the como zoo...

Taylor's weekend stay with Grandpa and Grandma in Leota.

4th of July at the Farm

 This 4th of July went headed out to the Overgaard Farm.  We enjoyed the slip-n-slide, the four-wheeler, hunting, volleyball, bocce ball, croquet, water balloons, and fireworks!  It was constant fun!!!

 Hailey was eagerly watching her dad attempt the slip-n-slide

 Carter hunted for hours in hopes for a bird or a bunny.  He was persistent and finally achieved his goal on day two.

 Michael and Mallory by the unused tent

 Happy 4th of July!

 Grandma Miedema

 Carter Dean

 Julie, Mike, and Teresa

 Hailey practicing her serve

 Taylor and Hailey with sparklers

 Hailey and Auntie Teresa

 Mallory, Mariah, Taylor, and Hailey with Roman Candles

 These two sister can fight like crazy, but in the end they love each other

These cousins thought they were pretty tough, but had no idea what they were doing; they used bocce balls for croquet;)

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!!!