Time for some Soccer

This was Zach's first soccer game of the season that I was able to watch. This was a tournament that our school was hosting on a Saturday with a total of four teams. This was also their first win of the season. They beat this one and then were in the game for first or second. I couldn't stay for that one since I had a volleyball tourney for the varsity team.
Here is the team coming off the field after their victory!

Zach played goalie

The refs Jim Swan and Joel Norman.

Tyler got to play also--they were short players so once we got their they asked if he could play--hence the tennis shoes and not soccer cleats.

Half time

Abby's 4th Birthday September 21, 2008

We celebrated Abby's birthday with both grandpa and grandma's and all the aunts and uncles and cousins at our house. It was a nice night and the kids played outside and the adults sat outside too, until the bugs got really bad. We had dinner and then it was time to open gifts. Abby loved all her gifts and couldn't wait to play with them. Thanks everyone for coming to Abby's party.Grandma Bleyenburg decorated the cake.
Abby's 4!!!!

Playing on the trampoline with Olivia, Vanessa and Eli.

All the cousins playing a little flag "sock" football!

More Labor Day Fun with the Holstege's

We spent the night at the Holstege's Saturday night and went to church with them on Sunday. Sunday night we went to Doug and Sue for supper after church. Monday we couldn't decide what to do some wanted to golfing, some wanted to go shopping so the guys went golfing and Lanae and I took all the younger kids and went shopping for a little bit. We then went swimming by the Bleyenburg's--we couldn't get a hold of them to ask, but we didn't think they would mind--so thanks Doug and Sue. We had a nice time. We left for home after dinner, thanks Joel and Lanae for the fun weekend!

Some diving practice--Uncle Joel was awesome. Getting advice from the pro!!!
Not quite Zach, but nice try.

Tyler being the natural again--that kid has some talent?

What should I try next?

Blake and Jori having fun.

Lindsey on the alligator, see you later crocodile.

Abby just checking everyone out

Playing the toothpick game with golf tees.

Jaedyn and Jori

Spencer was a mad man that day, swimming all over the place--he loves the water!

Abby lounging out

Hey Lindsey--cutie pie

Labor Day Weekend in Michigan September 2008

We spent Labor Day in Michigan, we drove up Saturday morning and dropped off our stuff by the Holstege's. They had plans with friends for the night so we left Zach to babysit and headed for the Tiesenga's. We enjoyed the awesome weather and had dinner outside. Tanya made kabobs and Steve grilled them, so good. Tanya also made her first ever dinner rolls--turned out good too!Here we are checking out the chicken coop.
Abby being brave--oh wait, that's a fence!

Blake should've been a farm boy.

Troy

Time to get the guns out--we all took turns. Jaedyn and I struggled a bit, but towards the end we got it figured out. Just call me "Annie, get your gun". Thanks Uncle Steve for putting up with all the newbies.

Checking out who hit the target.

Tyler a natural--who would've thought!!!

Campfire time

Sm ores--yummy!!

Crazy Time--they were all having a blast.

Abby are you in there somewhere?

Tyler and Troy

Thanks Tiesenga's we had a great time!

First Day of School August 25, 2008

First day of school! We are all excited even Abby who gets two more years at home with mom. With Jeff's new job he is home a little later in the morning and gets to see them off or even bring them to the bus stop--they usually like to ride their bikes to get Olivia then park their bikes and walk the rest of the way.

Zach 8th grade

Tyler 6th grade

Jaedyn 5th grade

Blake 1st grade

And they are off for another year, we will miss you during the day!!! Maybe not, Abby informed me of all the things she wants to do when they are gone!

Zach's 14 August 18, 2008

We went to Zach's favorite fast food place--The Patio. Samantha and Ben came along and the Andringa's kept Blake and Abby. I made him a blanket--which he loves, he's a big Texas fan! I can't believe he is 14 already--the time does go so fast.

Happy Birthday Zach!!!

The Air and Water Show August 16

We went to the Air and Water Show downtown Chicago with Grandpa and Grandma Zylstra. They were downtown about 5:30 a.m. and roped off a good spot not too far from the water. We joined them about 9:00 and the beach was packed. It was a hot day and the kids took a lot of swimming breaks. We saw alot of different air planes and cool stunts. Abby did not like the loud noise and I was glad I took my umbrella--just to get out of the sun.Zach watching for more planes.

Tyler looking too.

Abby using her sun shield for shade!

Jaedyn scoping it out

Blake loving it the most!