Sunset on the beach

On the last evening we watched the sunset over Lake Michigan

Janey Mac 2008

We spent another enjoyable week in Macatawa with the Lantings renting a cottage close to the beach and the marina. Douwe and Steve enjoyed the beach, the pool and playing with cousins.

Sailing Back North

On Thursday, we drove to South Haven and met the Rhumb Liner coming into the marina. Then Jeff and Steve sailed with Jim, Seth and Zach back to Holland. Steve enjoyed pretending he was charting the course.

Children of Opa Douwe Groen Reunion

Jeff's parents hosted a weekend reunion for the descendants of Douwe and Anna Groen. We got a chance to meet and visit with the children and grandchildren of Grandpa Howard's sisters and brothers. Our day included a visit to Oak Ridge Cemetary, where Howard and Dora, all four of their parents, and several of Howard's siblings are buried.
The weather was perfect, we heard several interesting stories and baby Douwe enjoyed a crowd where everyone knew his name.

4th of July

Douwe enjoyed his first ribs at the Schutt's annual Independence Day feast.

Time for the Gates

"What's this new toy, Mom and Dad?"



"Oh, I see how it is."

Kindermusik

Douwe and Steve and I have enjoyed a 5 session Kindermusik class, the first for all of us. Learning how to sing and play and bang on percussive instruments. Douwe LOVED it.