Youth Group Retreat

 

Kaylee and I went with the Oakland Church Youth Group on a retreat. I have been helping out with the youth group this year and really enjoying it. For the retreat, I helped out with small groups and planned the meals. Kaylee had a great time with her friends. I'm so thankful for our church and the truth being poured into our kids. 

Mother's Day

Shelli turned to look at me and her face went right into my boob as this picture was being taken. Awkward moment with lots of laughs. Best picture ever!

Love my family.

 

Track

 

Kaylee enjoyed participating in her first track season with Vernon Middle School. She ran the 200, 4 x 200 relay and long jump. It was a fun experience.

Jupiter, Florida

Guanabanas

Atlantic Ocean

DuBois Park

Coral Cove

Loggerhead Marine Life Center

Gopher Tortoise

Alligator

With rumors of a merger happening between Rockwell Collins and United Technologies some changes may be in store for our family. The company flew our family to Jupiter, FL so we could check out the area and meet with a realtor. It's a beautiful area right on the Atlantic Ocean. While there we took in some of the local attractions such as DuBois Park and Coral Cove where we went shelling. We also toured the Loggerhead Marine Life Center, which is a hospital for sea turtles. The kids signed up for a class where they learned about the different types of sea turtles that nest here. It was so fun learning about the sea turtles and seeing them up close. We saw an alligator and tortoise while in Florida. Jupiter is truly a beautiful place and we enjoyed our time there. 

 

Holocaust Survivor

 

My mom, Kaylee, Kianna and I went to Cornell College to hear a Holocaust survivor speak. His name is Michael Bornstein and he survived the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. He was carried out of the camp at age 4 in his grandmother's arms. He wrote a book called the "Survivor's Club" about his experiences. I had never met a Holocaust survivor and it was so powerful hearing him share his story. I'm so happy the girls and my mom were able to share this experience with me.

Marion Magic Volleyball

Kaylee joined the Marion Magic Volleyball team this season. She enjoyed her teammates, especially Keira  and learning more about the game of volleyball. They were a great team with a talented group of young ladies.

Iowa Basketball Game

Our Christmas present from Grandma Sue and Grandpa Wayne was tickets to the Iowa Basketball game. We had a great time and introduced the kids to their yummy ice cream cones. What a fun night!