More Art Show!!

As promised, here is Cory's contribution to the Jamestown Art Fair! He calls it "Blazing Sun."

Jamestown Art Fair

Check out Emma's contribution to the art fair!

I'm not sure what her "influences" are, but her art class has been studying Frida Kahlo lately! (Emma likes her because she has one eyebrow. She thinks that's hilarious!) Looks more like an early O'Keefe to me, but what do I know! I asked Emma what the name of her piece is, but she couldn't remember. I call it Pink Bag O' Love!

2007 Baseball Schedule

Here is Cory's baseball game schedule for the 2007 season:

Tues May 1, 6:30 pm
Sat May 5, 1:00 pm
Weds May 9, 6:30 pm
Sat May 12, 1:00 pm
Tues May 15, 6:30 pm
Thur May 17, 6:30 pm
Sat May 19, 9:00 am
Thur May 31, 6:30 pm
Sat June 2, 1:00 pm
Tues June 5, 6:30 pm

Woo-hoo, only 1 9AM game! Cory's team played their first game last Wednesday and won 10-0! We hope to see you at a game or 2. Call me for directions as they are playing at a few different fields this year. Also, Emma's dance recital is on Sat, June 2. Hopefully, we'll be able to host another "grandparents day" at our house and be able to attend both events with all 4 sets of grand-folk!

2007 Eagle's Hoops Season

Way back in December 2006, Cory played basketball with the Hudsonville Eagles Hoops league. I just found these pix on one of our extra memory sticks (thanks Grandpa Wags!) so I thought they should get posted! His team only won one game, but Cory really enjoyed playing. In fact, he says he liked it more than football!

Check out all the photos at the following link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Millhoupt/Basketball?authkey=VYbzgLiEAFQ

Road Trip to Saugatuck

It was sunny and 80 degrees today so we took an impromptu trip to Saugatuck after church. During today's service, the youth group re-enacted John 21, including serving the entire conrgegation fish & loaves of bread!! Since we gorged ourselves on this delicious snack, we skipped lunch and headed straight to the beach after church. For those of you unfamiliar with Saugatuck, it is a fun little resort town on Lake Michigan, 20 miles SW of Grand Rapids. There are many fun little trinket shops, art galleries, bed & breakfasts & countless retaurants. There is also about a mile of boardwalk to walk right on the shoreline. It was beautiful! We browsed the shops, had a yummy lunch at the Mermaid Inn and soaked up the rays while sauntering along the boardwalk. The kids had a blast & we are planning an overnight trip for this summer. Unfortunately, our trip was so spur-of-the-moment, that we did not charge the camera. We took these three pix and then the battery died!

Award-winning Kids!!

Cory and Emma had a very rewarding month! Cory's Cadet Troop had their annual Pinewood Derby race. Cory took second place for his age group! 28 cadets entered the race and only Cory's buddy Derek Lubbers had a better over-all time!

Emma was the recipient of the Jamestown Elementary Citizenship Award. Every month the school focuses on a different character trait, like trustworthiness. March was "Compassion" month. You may not be able to read the words on the certificate, but it states: "This honor is bestowed to Emma Millhoupt in recognition of exemplary behavior and valuable services rendered to students and staff".

Way to go Cory & Emma! We are very proud of you!!

Christmas 2006

Sorry all for the delayed post but it has been a very busy year-end! I promise to write more later. But for now, check out family Christmas party photos and church Christmas program photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Millhoupt/Christmas2006?authkey=ha6tyQXSEBc