8 Months Old

My babies are 8 months old!!! Both of my girls have their first tooth. Skylar is crawling all over the place and Alysha is rolling all over. My hands are full!!
The girls had their first food biscuit that they received from Aunt Sarah.

Time is running out.....

Only 3 more days left to sign up for the weight competition.
There is still room for more contestants. If you are interested check out the following blog for all the details: www.winatlosing2010.blogspot.com

Hope you join!!!

We Survived!!

I am happy to report that we survived our first 7 day vacation with Skylar and Alysha. We headed up to Manistee on Saturday afternoon and arrived at the cottage on Hamlin Lake around 4:00. Thankfully we had many hands to help us unpack. I think I packed everything but the kitchen sink! Left to Right: Reese Yonker holding her little sister,Cambry, Alysha, Skylar,Scarlet Wedeven, Paige Kleinheksel, & Landon DeWeerdt. Landon was the ladies man this past week!!!

The cottage worked out perfect for our group of 10 adults and 7 children. During the week we went through hundreds of diapers and bottle feedings but were able to have some adult time as well. We could not have asked for better weather because there was no AC in the cottage so the cool nights were a blessing to all of us. There was only one night of rain which allowed me to loose at Texas Holdem to Steve.
One morning the boys watched the kids so us girls could go for a walk at the state park that was by the cottage. It was a nice walk to Lake Michigan. It felt great to get out and excersize. One afternoon the boys were responsible for the kids again and us girls went to Ludington to do some shopping and to get lunch.

We also brought up with us two seadoos and spent a lot of time on them touring around Hamlin Lake. The cottage had a paddle boat and kayaks that we used as well during the week.Scot also took his fishing boat and the boys went fishing a few mornings and Scot and I went once at night. When Scot and I went I caught a bass and Scot caught a pike. I told Scot it looked like rain but he said it wasn't suppose to rain. Of course when he started the boat up to go back it started to rain. We were a little damp when we got back but had a good time.

Thankfully the girls slept good at night which allowed Scot and I to relax and enjoy time around the bonfire. I love having bonfire's with our group of friends because there is always interesting discussions. Thanks to all our friends for a great vacation and helping with the girls!!!

7 more days till the weight loss competition

It is not to late to sign up for the weight loss competition. Only 7 more days of junk food for me. I plan on kicking my sisters butt. Reasons to join:
1. Look great before the holidays
2. Fun, friendly competition
3. Need a 3 month challenge
4. Start a healthy lifestyle
5. Drop a jean size
6. Have a support system
7. Win a cash prize
8. Feel great about yourself
9. Lose your baby belly (this is my goal
10. Look great before your vacation/wedding/class reunion

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Afternoon in Manistee

This afternoon Scot and I took the girls to Manistee and walked along the river. It was a bit cool this morning right by the water. It was amazing how many people stopped us to look at the girls. Maybe they don't have a lot of twins in Manistee.
When we got back Scot went fishing with the guys and I chilled out in the sun while the girls slept.

Fun in Ludington

Today us girls went to Ludington for some shopping and lunch. We left the guys with the seven kids, hoping they all survive. It was great to get away to have some adult time with no kids! It was crazy downtown Ludington because they were filming for the new Adam Sandler movie, "30 minutes or Less". Some of the roads were shut down and you had to be quiet while filming was going on. It was interesting to see all the people involved to shoot a movie. We think we seen Ben Stiller. He is much shorter than I thought. I was going to take a picture but was yelled at.

Want to lose weight???

Are you interested in losing weight? Want to join a friendly weight loss competition? My sister, Amber, and I are going to be starting a fun weight loss competition starting September 1st.


All family, friends, and friends-of-friends are welcome to join, the contest lasts about 3 months, you choose the amount of weight you want to lose, you email your losses/gains each week, to the "Gatekeeper" who will post your weekly losses online (not your actual weight), the entry is $30.00 (But if you reach your goal your get $20 back), and the winner(s) is determined by greatest % of weight lost! That's it! So... are you up for the challenge? Could YOU be the biggest loser?!! Check out the following blog for all the details: winatlosing2010.blogspot.com

Bath Time

The girls are to big for their baby bath tub so the next best thing at this time is the kitchen sink. It is fun to watch the girls play with their bath toys. It can be a very wet experience once they start splashing around.
Alysha JoySkylar Grace

Happy Birthday Grandpa and Grandma Hoekstra

Last night we hade a birthday party for my Grandpa and Grandma Hoekstra. It was a very warm night. Everyone had a great time catching up with one another.
Grandpa and Grandma HoekstraUncle Dave and Uncle Doug sitting with Grandpa.Cameron and EliEli riding his bike.Aunt Sue, Jennifer, Cameron, and IssacAunt Sandra, Christopher, Uncle Don, and CollinMy Grandma with her two daughters, Mary and Linda.Scot, the master griller!
Me and AlyshaLee and CadenceSkylar and AlyshaSarah and Cadence starting the food line.The GrandkidsGrandpa and Grandma with their kids: Linda, Don, Dave, Doug, & Mary
Grandpa and Grandma with their great grandchildren.Four GenerationsMe and SkylarScot making Skylar laugh.
Amber and GwenSarah with AlyshaAfter dinner Dad gave out carriage rides.