Update 7/13/06

Ok, so much for the idea of monthly updates. Here's a brief listing of all that's happened in the past few months. (Like from March until now.)

Odyssey of the Mind Competions in Grandville & Traverse City
-Heather's team placed 1st in Grandville & 3rd in Traverse City
-My team placed 3rd in Grandville & 8th in Traverse City

District 10 All-Star Band for Heather
-She did great. Her Aunt Sarah went to the concert with me.

Surprise Hockey Game
-Anthony brought home tickets to the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. the Toronto Marlies one night for the two of us

Central Christian College of the Bible Choir Concert
-My sister, Lois and her fiancee were in the choir. They did great.

Spring Break
-The girls spent a day in Holland with grandparents and a couple of days in Niles with their Aunt Sarah.

Job Changes
-I had to quit my music job. It was a very hard decision since I love teaching music.
-Applied for a full time parapro position, but didn't get it.

Tulip Time
-2 parades for Heather & both went well (one was hot & sunny and one was cool & rainy)

Job Shadow
-Heather had to job shadow someone in the her interest area, so she went to Vestaburg to job shadow the band director there.

Field Trip
-Amanda & I went for a river boat ride on "The Star of Saugatuck" and then went to the "Dutch Village"

End of School Year
-Everyone moves up a grade with fairly good report cards
-Not all of my projects got done, but the key ones did
-Band concert for Heather

Garden
-Got planted, but not weeded
-Corn, pumpkins, watermelon, cucumbers & gourds growing well

Break for Mom
-All 3 girls went to Vestaburg for Vacation Bible School
-The following week was only Emily home while Heather was at camp & Amanda stayed in Vestaburg

Bedroom Changes
-Heather has her own room in the basement
-Emily's in the small bedroom now
-Amanda no longer has to share a room

4th of July Vacation
-Trip to Grand Have to the Musical Fountain on the 1st
-Day in Holland with fireworks on the 2nd
-The girls went to Lake Michigan on the 4th with grandparents

Wedding
-Tomorrow we head to Vestaburg for my sister Lois' wedding which I'm in

Ok, so there's the run down on the past 4 months. Hope all is well with all of you. Hope to hear from you soon.

Love,
Elizabeth