Klackle's Apple Orchard

On October 12 we went to the Klackle's Apple Orchard with several other families. The kids had a great time with their friends and enjoyed picking apples and pumpkins.

Mary, Tessa, Josh, Jessie, Justin, Sam, Caleb, Seth, Levi, Jonathan, Alaina, Kathy

Of course that perfect apple had to be at the top of the tree!

Sam, Justin & Caleb

It took a while but they did finally pick the perfect pumpkin... smaller than they were hoping be that was okay too!

The kids had a blast on all of the play ground toys!

Okay, Not Official

It only lasted a week - but we put the house back on the market. We decided that the economy the way it is as well as the construction industry the way it is it would probably be best for us to keep the house on the market. A friend said "Maybe this is God's way of nudging you not to give up." So, if you do know anyone interested in a wonderful home in Cascade/Ada area. I have just the one! Please continue to keep us in your prayers as this kind of life is not the easiest. This week alone we have at least 5 showings already scheduled. All good - but hard work with 2 little boys!

It's Official

The house is officially off the market. After 5 months of trying to sell the house, over 50 showings, 6 open houses and 3 price drops we are staying. It is not exactly what we were planning on - infact, every other piece of the puzzle is in place - but that last piece just didn't happen. We will continue to wait on God and depending on the economy we may put the house back on the market in the spring. So it has officially gone from being a warm winter in Florida - to a very cold winter in Michigan... not such a lovely thought! Anyhow, it is good to finally be back to normal - now it is time to change the decor of the house back to how we like it, and to get on with life... Time will tell what happens next! Thanks for all your prayers and encouragement over the past months. We will see where God leads us next!

Pictures of What We Have Been Up To... Lots!

Well, in the past month or so we have been pretty busy... Of course, hunting season is around the corner and the boys have been doing a lot of target shooting!

Daddy put up a rope swing that gets lots of action these days.


We spend a lot of time at the airport watching airplanes - we were especially excited to see these two.

We went on a Field Trip to the Dairy Farm

The boys had never really been this close to cows before... This is Levi checking out the whole milking process... very interesting...
The boys playing in the straw maze.

They weren't sure about the corn "sand box"

They loved the airplane on the playground... imagine that - we visit a dairy farm and their favorite thing was the airplane... hmmm

They loved the teeter-totter - they laughed and laughed!

Levi & Ella
Levi & Saige
Swimming with friends...

White Caps Game
Both boys caught a ball!
They were pretty excited!

More flying... here we flew to Nashville, MI and took pictures of a friends farm


I jumped out while they did a few more touch & goes so that I could get some good pictures! Justin was able to have his first ride as co-pilot... I think I might have to fight for my seat from now on!!

Both boys got the flu - at the same time... that is good... but they sure were miserable!

Eric's softball team won the championship - we celebrated with a pool party!

The kids had a blast in the pool!

Hudsonville Fair & the Off Road Derby with Friends

Luke & Levi
Elephant Ears!!!

Saturday morning Ice Cream run...in the airplane!!!

Clare has ice cream and popcorn in their terminal! A great treat!

Daddy's big helper.