College Graduation!

Pictures from Susan's College Graduation night!

Getting a hug from daddy to receive my degree! :)

Grandpa, Susan, and Gracie

Trying to cut the cake

The graduate with Dr. Jim Van Gelderen

My family

Mom and Dad

Me and my daddy

Me and Grandpa

Graduates with Pastor

Finally DONE!

Congratulations Graduate!

Susan is graduating tonight with hr Associates Degree in Bible!

She is very excited as these two years were a struggle health wise but the Lord gave her the strength to endure. We are very proud of her! Congrats!

Easter Weekend!

We had an eventful Easter Weekend. David and Tabitha got engaged and the craziness began from there!

They took advantage of taking some pictures! :)

On Saturday we were able to meet up with Hughes (her parents) at Olive Garden. 

We had such a fun and relaxing time with them. Three hours later we realized the time had flown by. Trying to squeeze us all in a picture...the girls sat on their daddy's laps! :) 

A few cute pictures of the couple!

Aww...

 Walking around between the pictures!

We had a wonderful weekend with Tab here and we look forward to more wonderful times! Thank you for spending Easter with us!

The New Addition to the Family!

One rainy afternoon...a dream came true...

David and Tabitha are engaged!

"Are you serious? My daddy said yes?" 

"Will you marry me?" "YES!!!!!"

In shock! A rainy and dreary afternoon will always be special to these two!

The ring

Congratulations David and Tabitha! 

The Lincoln Day Dinner

Thursday we went to a Banquet for the Republican Party. The speaker was Governor Rick Snyder and Lt. Governor Brian Calley. Susan was even able to help with Registration that night as well.

Governor Snyder

The Veterans

Senator Cropsey (left) who grew up with dad and Lt. Brian Calley (right) who is a good godly man.

 The Governor watching the Colors being presented.

Lt. Governor's speech

The body guards

Senator Opsommer (from left  to right), Senator Glardon, and Republican Chairman, Steve Willis.

The Royaltys

About a month ago we had some very dear friends stop by our house on their way to Wisconsin. Our adopted son and daughter and two of their kids drove through "The Promised Land" to see us! :) 

Joel, Deena, Isaac, and Abby

Of course David and Michael's Playmobile Fort came out and Joel and David had more fun putting it together! :)

Father and "daughter" chat as the "kids" played. Thank you for visiting...we had a great time!! Love you guys!!

Dad's Still The Same!!!

Dad is still alive and kicking!! :) We went to a game that he reffed last night. It was a little school out in the country. It was their varsity game.

Meeting the Coach

 The National Anthem

The team

 Fist bumping the team

Panoramic view

Can you see him? Watching the team to make sure they are dressed properly

In action

Calling a foul

Doing a great job...Go DADDY GO!!!

Yes, he still moves!! :) 

He did a great job!!! I think it was the first time the refs had a cheering squad :) We are very thankful for the dad the Lord has given to us and his willingness to work more to keep our family going!! The Lord is good!!