We completed a remodel of our kitchen today as we’re preparing to sell our house.  Here’s a quick progression.

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER

Last night while I was in class, Jen and our good friend Erin took the girls to the park for a fun evening.  Erin was trying out a new camera and took some great shots of our little ones.  Here’s my favorite.  Great job, Erin!

I don’t post on our site very often, but I wanted to say that Jen and I are celebrating our 9th Anniversary today!  In the nine wonderful years that we have been married, I have found Jen to be the most amazing and loving wife and mother that I could ever ask for.  She is such an incredible blessing to me and each of our three little girls.

Although we don’t have a ton planned for today, we have certainly been blessed with the chance to celebrate in the last few days.  We left the girls with my parents in Grand Rapids this weekend and went to Chicago Friday and Saturday.  We had an incredible time eating authentic Spanish food, walking through the city, and seeing Mary Poppins.  It was an incredible trip — one that I know we will both cherish for a long time.

We also got to go down to Troy on Monday night to hear our favorite author, Jon Eldredge, speak.  The truths he shared, along with the opportunity to spend a full evening with Jen, were both great.

Jen, you’re the best!  I can’t wait for many more years with you.

Madeline, all dressed up for church this past weekend…

We’ve had the opportunity this year to explore the incredible Dow Gardens. They are located a little over half-an-hour away in Midland, Michigan.  This makes for a great evening getaway–which we took advantage of tonight.  We took two cameras along and got a variety of nice pictures.  Just click each thumbnail for the full picture.  Enjoy 🙂