Apple Picking!

Last Saturday we went apple picking. We went to the Dutch Market which is just north of South Haven. We had a great time....we took grandma and grandpa Feenstra along as well as Aunt Jennie. We picked a HUGE bag of apples and now are working on eating them...maybe some apple pie too:)

4 kids ready to pick apples!

Grandpa found the tall ladders and everyone had to try!

Kendra asking if she can pick that apple!

Me and Jennie!

Lucas hiding in the apple tree.

Gavin's first day of school!

Today Gavin had his first day of 3-school. Each child brought a parent along and because Beth is also starting school today, I (Matt) got to go. Gavin had a good time and I think I was probably the biggest distraction for him. This post is mostly about the pictures, so here they are!

Back to School!

Can you believe that we started school today...yep, August 26 and we are back to school. This morning went smoothly...no major clothes arguments and making lunches I think will easier than making the one I did last year. And now, 2 are at school, Lucas will go after lunch!

In 3rd grade already!

Kendra is now in 1st grade....so excited to be going ALL day!

Lucas is in kindergarten...I think he has mixed feeling about going but over all loves the idea....he even took his backpack along this morning:)

A week at the lake!

A beautiful week at Englewright lake was had by all! We spent the past week up at Grandma & Grandpa Wiersma's cottage. It was lots of fun to play in the water, run in the lawn, ride the seadoo and just do nothing....for a whole week! Here are some pictures of our relaxing week.

Ian...deciding that it was cold.

Lucas in the air jumping off of the dock!

Gavin being a cute little boy playing the water.

Kendra coloring on the deck.

Summer is....

Playing outside in the sun and water!


Running in the sprinkler in the back yard!

Playing with the turtles...even though you are not supposed to.

Being a lazy cat...who knew they slept on their backs!

Enjoying the front porch after a long day of work!

And lots and lots of other fun things....too many to count!

Hmmmm....

Does Gavin have a sense of style or what??? Yep, he picked that outfit out all by himself. Including the long sleeve shirt when it is going to be 90 today!!

Tubing time!

This 4th of July was spent on the water! First we went to where Grandma and Grandpa Feenstra were camping and rode in Jack's boat. Actually behind Jack's boat. Then, we went to Grandma and Grandpa Wiersma's cottage for the night and played all day in the water. Unfortunately my camera batteries died so I only have pictures of a little bit of tubing! But we all had fun both days!

Lucas and Kendra skimming along the water!

Lucas and Ian....it's a little blurry because we were going so fast!:)

Kendra and Ian heading for the wake!

Gavin did tube for a short distance but then decided he didn't like it. The most amazing part of the day was the fact that Lucas loved it! Last year he wouldn't but his bathing suit on because that meant he had to go in Jack's boat....this year he can't get enough of it!