Big Bear 2012

For the 2nd year in a row it rained almost the entire time I was up near Gaylord camping at Big Bear Lake. Keith went up a few days earlier and was able to get a little bit of nice weather (he took the pic below)

He also took pictures of the food he cooked himself over the fire :) Remi enjoying hanging out in the hammock with Keith

Spent a lot of time shooting at empty beer cans hanging from trees. I've actually gotten quite good at this

SPOILED dogs!Every year someone "wins" at camping. Rules are kind of made up as the weekend goes by and each year there are different rules, events, etc. This year DOLLY girl took home the prize. (for making it up there for 10 years in a row, getting the most comfy around the fire, etc) :)

a few summer pics :)

I know that I have been slacking big time on my blog but wanted to at least post a few pictures. Hard to believe July is almost here!!!

Keith and Remi hanging out (Remi LOVES his dad)

Jen getting a ride in dad's Corvette!

Keith doing a puzzle with the girls

Remi cooling off after a 16 mile run!

Keith and I went to a Tiger/Cubs game a few weeks ago, FUN!

I think I had more fun outside the stadium. Wrigleyville is one big party!

Keith's good buddies Todd and Andy were at the game as well

Tulip Time 2012

Dad's new ride

Look what pulled into our driveway last night! He took us each for a spin in his new ride. It's FAST. He asked if I wanted to drive it but I was too nervous (it was getting dark and starting to rain).I'm sure he'll have fun...

happy spring

We spent the Saturday before Easter in Colon. Enjoyed a yummy brunch, Amish store shopping, Easter egg hunt, egg decorating, playing and grilling outside, and of course several performances by miss Kels :)

Aunt Rachel treated us to Pedicure a few weeks ago in Kalamazoo. None of us had even had one before and we all enjoyed it. What a treat! Thank you Aunt Rachel!!!

catching up with good friends at Cracker Barrel on a Sunday morning :)

my new glasses (from Goodwill!)

Kind of a random post but I know it had been a while :) Happy Spring

hair today gone tomorrow

I'm surprised he let it go this long

A much happier Keith

Peace Party

Yeah I know I am way overdue for a blog update...My nieces birthday party gave me the motivation to post. The theme this year was PEACE (I loved it!)


So much fun to make!

Keith found a free desk on the side of the road last fall and has been spending a lot of time fixing iit up for the girls. He wanted to have it done in time for Christmas but couldn't finish it in time. I tihnk it worked out better this was. It was a fun project for him and I think they will get a lot of use out of it :P)

My dad took each girl out on her own "date". He even came to the door with a rose, wow! Mace went to Red Robin, Barnes and Noble, and TJ Maxx. Kels went for breakfast the next day to Russ', Target, and Petco :)

We had cake and ice cream at our house yesterday afternoon. Kels wrapped up the party by putting on an amazing song and dance performance.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The Nykerk Family Christmas 2011

Happy 60th Birthday Dad!!!

He's looking pretty good for being 60, isn't he? Says he feels the same as when he was 40 :)

Keith had fun playing with the girls. So wished they lived closer so we could have them over more often!!!

This is often how Remi and Dolly are left in the morning when we leave for work. Snuggle bugs!

This picture was taken last week at the girl's Christmas party at my office. I'm lucky to work with a fun group!

Thanksgiving weekend 2011

Keith enjoying some of his deep fried turkey. Check out that hair and beard! He hasn't shaved in a loooong time (a beard trimmer is on his Christmas list)

Uncle Scott and Katie cutting the turkey

Waiting outside of Younkers at midnight waiting for the doors to open! We decided to shop in Grandville this year which was a nice change. No waiting out in the cold. Overall we did pretty good. I got home around 6am and took a 2 hour nap and then headed back out to shop around in Holland.

Keith and I went to Blue Star Tree Farm last week sunday to cut down our Christmas tree. So far Remi has not broken any ornament or knocked over the tree.