Halloween 2011

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Bring joy...

On Saturday we were feeding the boys lunch at home before the Celebration Service for my Grandpa. When out of the blue Ethan says "we can still smell Great Papa, because we have the same soap!" Don't know if you remember this blog post...

Then later on we were all in the van on the way to the Service. Kevin and I were talking to Caleb about him saying the Lord's Prayer during the Service. We were just checking in and making sure he was still feeling okay about it all. When Ethan from the backseat says, "If Caleb can't do it, I will." Then a minute or two later Levi says, "and if Ethan can't do it, I will with Dad."

(April 2010)

So thankful for our boys, who bring joy during hard times and for a special Grandpa who was such a blessing to our family!

Howard George Deur

Last night my Grandpa or as the boys call him "Great Papa" past away. He turned 97 this past August (these pictures are from his party). We are so thankful for him and the special Grandpa he was. What an awesome example his life has been to us, as well as our boys. We have so many great memories of him! We sure are going to miss him...

As you can see in the pictures, our boys thought the world of him!

Love you Grandpa!!

New Smile...

Ethan lost his first tooth today! So fun and exciting!! His other bottom tooth is loose as well, so it will be two soon! We sure love him and his new smile!

90 years...

This past weekend was my Grandma's 90th Birthday!

Here she is with all her Great Grandkids!

Thankful for her and the special Grandma she is!

Turtle catching up at the Cottage...in October!!

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ArtPrize 2011

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Tomatoes

The boys were able to pick lots and lots of Tomatoes from our garden this year. They helped Kevin make a huge batch of Salsa last weekend and this past weekend they helped make Diced Tomatoes.

We learned this trick of dropping the Tomato in boiling water for 45 seconds and then putting it in ice water. Then the peel just comes right off! Our boys love to be in the kitchen helping and they really enjoyed this!

We were able to get 5 cups of Diced Tomatoes...perfect for a few Lasagnas.

So once the boys went to bed, Kev and I made the Lasagnas. We kept one out to eat for supper this week, but froze the rest. We are excited to eat these Lasagnas with our garden Tomatoes!

Soccer time...

Caleb started his 4th year of AYSO Soccer! Kevin is coaching his team again this year. They had their first game this past Saturday and Caleb scored a great goal! Caleb's team the "Sharks" won 3-2. We are looking forward to a great fall season of Soccer and cheering Caleb and his team on!

Ludington

First day...

Just like that summer is done and they are off to 1st and 3rd grade!

Can't even believe it, but so excited for them!

It's so fun to see how grown up Caleb is getting. He is super excited for 3rd grade. Last night we were at the school's open house and he confidently talks to his teacher, no hiding behind mom and dad. He is becoming such a young little man , ready to take anything on! Caleb is a leader and just loves to learn...constantly reading and trying to gain knowledge in everything! He such a good helper and looks out for others. We are so proud of him.

And what a big year for Ethan...every day, all day. Sure going to miss having him home with Levi and me a couple days a week. Ethan is full of excitement, but lots of nervousness too for 1st grade. Yesterday he was constantly reminding both Levi and me how he was going to school everyday this year...I think he was just reminding himself of that. Ethan is so loyal and such a protector....always has his brothers back. He is such a good listener, like a little sponge just soaking up all the info. Ethan is a hard worker, always pushing himself to the next level. He is a great reader...started reading chapter books this summer! We are so proud of him.

Our prayer this school year is that both boys continue to grow in their love for Jesus and to use their talents to further His kingdom!!

We Love you Caleb and Ethan!!

Last week of summer...

Caleb and Ethan start school tomorrow, yes tomorrow! Both of them weren't up before 8:30am this morning...tomorrow school will start just before 8am. Should be interesting. So this past week was their "last week of summer" and it was a fun filled week! It started off with some skiing and knee boarding...

Of course we had to go to the fair a night too! The boys had lots of fun there with Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles...

All my siblings were in town! So fun to have the whole family together...

My sister Kate got married to Josh. Kevin, the boys, and I were all in the wedding...

And to end the week, we had a Birthday party for my Grandpa who turned 97...

Cottage 2011

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Levi

Levi: "Mom, Mom I found a wing"

Me: "What?"

Caleb: "He means a feather"

Happy Birthday Dad!!

We Love you!
Caleb, Ethan, & Levi

Summer

Yikes...don't even know where to begin! The summer (as usual) is going super fast and we have been on-the-go, but having lots and lots of fun! From Swimming Lessons, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Baseball, Birthday parties, Bike rides, playing with Friends, Soccer Camp, the Beach, getting ready for my sister's Wedding, Tiling our Laundry Room floor, and the list goes on!!

So for now, I will share some of my favorite pictures from a night out in Holland...

Hockey time...

Me three..

One of my favorite things I hear from the boys a lot lately is when Caleb will say he wants to do something like...

"I want to go for a bike ride"...and then Ethan will say "me too"...followed by Levi saying "me three"

Not sure yet if Levi is saying "me three" because he knows three is next or because he is three!? Either way I find it adorable!


Another favorite is when Levi finds Mushrooms growing in the yard and he says "look at all these MUFFINS!"

Happy 6th Birthday Ethan!!

We are so happy to be celebrating YOU today! You bring so much JOY and LOVE to our home. We are SO thankful for you Ethan, the sweet boy that you are. Keep living for Jesus...He has such big plans for you! We love you buddy!