Movie with friends!

Saturday night at the movies - what a great night. Sue and Beth picked up the movies and pizza - Jan had appetizers and wine ready for us. OK, pizza's ready, grab an afghan and head downstairs to the big screen and watch "Dan in Real Life". The movie was going well, pizza was yummy, wine had a nice bouquet, when suddenly the TV had issues :( So the only other TV in the house to finish the movie was in Dave and Jan's bedroom - hence the photo. After a few tries at getting a good picture - it was semi-accomplished! The movie was great - and the best part we were finished watching it by 9pm. (Us - old people don't want to stay out too late on a Saturday night!) Thanks for a great time Beth and Jan!

My friend Joan

Wednesday night, I did one of my favorite things - that was to meet one of my greatest friends (inspiration) for chips and salsa (my favorite snack). So you may ask, how many pictures must one (or maybe) two cameras take to get one photo that we both liked?? Well, let's just say "quite a few"!! The waitress finally helped us out - because Joan and/or I each had issues with many of the pictures. Sometimes God makes it so clear why He puts people in your life - I treasure Joan and our wonderful coffees together!! Thanks for being such a great friend!!

Celebrating Easter

Sarah and her boyfriend, Andy
Tim and Pam
Jack and Aunt Wilma deep in conversation!
Megan and Bob (only 10 more weeks and the wedding!
Allie and her Dad (hey, wait a minute, I didn't take this picture!!

It seems that our family times are getting less and less with kids moving and the busyness of our lives - we are alway thankful when can spend time together. We are looking forward to this summer so we can spend some time with the Holtvluwer kids and Uncle Tim! Easter is the time that we celebrate the reserrection of Jesus and be assured that He saves us from our sins as He paid the ultimate price of giving His life on the cross.

Spring Hic-cup!

Jack snowblowing the six inches of snow that came on Friday!
Waiting for Spring will be delayed for a few more days!
The bench in front of our house will probably give you a cold butt if you have to rest awhile!

Friday afternoon, snow came back toMichigan. It was a very slippery ride home from work - but I made it safely. With tomorrow being Easter, I am reminded that "real Spring" should be here soon. May you all have a very blessed Easter!

Back to Grand Rapids!

On the way back to Grand Rapids, there was a beautiful sunset when we stopped at a rest area. It was a perfect ending of our day! It is always amazing to me how God paints the sky for us - this picture doesn't do it justice!
Renee and I (Renee, please be serious!)
Mar and I (It sure gets chilly when the sun goes down!)

Thanks for the great weekend!!

Carlee's Championship Game

What an adventure! Carlee has been playing wheelchair basketball for the past several years. She is quite an athlete! Her team won the gold medal at the Greece ParaOlympics and now the are looking forward to going to Bejing, China and win another gold medal there! She has played wheelchair basketball for the University of Illionois for the past 4 years and has traveled to South America, Austraila, and all over the US. She is a wonderful girl and has been given many wonderful gifts which she used to glorify her God! Her mom, June has been a friend of mine for over 40 years (did I say 40, I am not even that old :) The Hoffmans' testimony of their faith and their walk with God is incredible! I am so proud of Carlee - since I have known her since she was a baby! My God truly bless your future as you use your talents to glorify HIM!

Chicago overnight

Mar and her daughter, Jill.
Mar and her granddaughter, Audra

Renee, Mar and I stopped in Chicago and spent the night at Mar's daughter, Jill's home. We arrived there around nine o'clock and Mar and I slept upstairs ( because we are snorers) and Renee slept downstairs. It was nice to spend some time with Jill and her family. After having some coffee and danish we left and continued our trip to Champagne to watch Carlee's team play.