Cross Country

On Thursday I finished my last exam, officially ending my second year of law school. I know that I survived finals - I'll have to wait to see what the results were.

Leaving at O'Dark-Thirty, I got a jump on the Connecticut traffic and was well into Pennsylvania by the time the sun came up. The early morning craziness paid off, as it allowed me to take a few minutes enjoy Ohio's famous rest stops along my way as I made the trek in one day from Connecticut to South Holland.

Nick and Karen were nice enough to let me stay. I was surprised to learn of this fact, but apparently everyone who stays overnight at Nick and Karen's is allowed to drive the '65 Impala around, which was a lot of fun. For dinner we feasted like kings on Aurelio's and Sheboygan Christian Grade School apple pie. Grandpa and Grandma can speak to the positive qualities of New Haven pizza, but I still have to say that there is always a craving that only Aurelio's can fill.

On Sunday I continued my travels to Rudi and Stephanie, and finally arrived back home today. It is good to be back.

Finals week + Friends = Music Videos? Makes sense to me.

These videos are of myself, Karley, Melanie, and Lauren. The first one is a video we made last night. The one below that is one from finals week in December. Both take place in the spectacular venue of the Tibstra laundry room. (Sorry Rudi for bumping you down).

The T-shirt says it all...

Sawyer Loves Melmo

A recent obsession with her furry little red friend who's apparently named "Melmo."

Ukes Kids

The instruments are "ukes" the song is "kids." It doesn't get much better than that. Perhaps something for the choir to work on.

Mother's Day

This is an open invitation to the family to come to the VanDyke's house in Kouts on Sunday for lunch (and supper if you are still around). Mom and Dad will be coming and staying until late afternoon when they take off for Kathy's house for their annual fishing trip. Let me know who will be coming. All are invited, even the in-laws if you'd like. We'd like to eat around one if that's possible.