Addilyn's first day of Preschool and Dance!

The long awaited first day of preschool arrived today.  Addilyn has been looking forward to this day all summer!  Of course, Addilyn loved every minute of it.  She got to paint, play with dolls, meet new friends, and so much more.  No tears were involved by Addilyn or us.  It was just another step toward independence for our growing girl.

Addilyn also attended her first dance class this evening.  She is a natural talent!  She loves to dance, and had a blast there meeting new girls her age.

Our little girl is growing up so fast!

Dance class!

Addilyn's first day of Preschool and Dance!

A trip to the beach!

This is where it all began.  The year was 1983, and Daddy was only 2 years old.  A love of Holland beach began then.

17 years later, Mommy and Daddy went to Holland beach for a vacation.  Mommy fell in love with the beach just like Daddy did 17 years earlier.  The water is warm and clear, the sand is warm on your toes, the seagulls are a plenty, and the lighthouse is a sight to be seen.

Who would have guessed that 11 years after Mommy and Daddy first went to the beach, they would be taking their 2 little girls there to enjoy what they already knew was one of the greatest places to visit!  And now we live only 75 miles from Holland, so we can visit anytime and enjoy the beauty that is Lake Michigan!

Stella loving the beach

Addilyn "surfing"

Stella and Addilyn feeding the birds!

Family picture 2011

We're ready for the beach!

 Sand, sun, water!

Stella's first Bologna sandwich on the beach!

Buried alive!

PIG FACE!!!!

Don't forget the Sunscreen!

Feeding the birds!

What a great day.  Sisters enjoying Holland beach just like Mommy and Daddy have for so many years. Many more memories to come.

A trip to the beach!