Enjoying the end of summer

         Even into September we have had beautiful weather. We tried to soak in every last bit!

We enjoyed a night at a White Caps game to support a dear friend who survived cancer.  The kids had a blast.  Evelyn in particular loved cotton candy.

I took the two older kids to Meijer Gardens.  What could this beauty be thinking about?

I finally made it into a picture with my kids :)

Evie loves corn on the cob!

Funny faces:

First day of school

This year I am sending TWO kids off to school. Andrew is in first grade but this will be his first time going to school all day, everyday. His teacher is Mrs Kingma. He was so excited to find out that he gets to study math every day!

Sylvia is going to pre-school.  She is so excited to finally get to go to school with her big brother.  She has Mrs. VandenBosch and will be going M-W-F mornings.

Silly girls

God has blessed me with two silly daughters. They are each unique and beautiful in their own way.

Here is Sylvia making a 'caterpillar house.'  She put sticks and leaves in the bark of one of our trees in hopes of attracting caterpillars.  She worked in this for quite a while.  I just love the way her mind works.

I would describe Evelyn as a toddler who loves to dance, clap, read books, jump, and make funny faces.  She can say many words and even put together a few small sentences.  She wants so badly to keep up with her two older siblings.

Sylvia bringing her snack outside.  Of course you also need your sunglasses, bib, fire truck, and a book :)

End of August fun

                This cutie finally has enough hair that I can make a small sprout. I just love her!

Andrew and Sylvia playing camouflage at the GR Public Museum

Evie going down the slide herself.  She is proud!

Spending time with friends at Dutch Village

So proud of Sylvia going on the swings not once but twice!

This girl loves animals :)

In the goat pen

funny faces (A post from Andrew)

 look at these funny faces. can you do these funny faces?

 how cute is this?

All the kids sticking out their tongues

                                                            Evelyn's mad face

Hoffmaster Park

Our favorite beach to visit is Hoffmaster. Beautiful water + dunes = 100% fun.

Cousins part two

What is July 4 without the Hollyhock Parade? Our time is made that much more special by having     Dayana join us!

Back at home, it's time to compare and trade candy!

Sylvia (the sweet tooth of the family) had no problem digging into her candy even if it was first thing in the morning

Evelyn loves to climb the stairs (which scares me a bit) and is also learning how to come down.  Everyday she is saying something new and voicing her opinions.  Her favorite word is 'no' but at the same time she loves to gives kisses and hugs.  She keeps us on our toes :)

Hot days require having fun in the water, even if it comes from the hose!

More cousins love.  Andrew connects with his cousin Isaac like no one else.  Those two have a blast together and it is always hard to see the Byle family go.