Hoop City Classic - Kansas City

Last weekend Marlin, Carolyn, Lori, Matt, Nancy, Kyle and Eric went to Kansas City for the Hoop City Classic. Matt's team, Spiece Indy Heat was playing in the tournament. They played up a grade and made it to the Elite Eight. We were his loyal cheering fans! We managed to do a few things along with 6 basketball games!

Kyle and Eric are great spectators. I got a kick out of watching all the NCAA coaches and trying to figure out who they were.

Eating at Winstead's by the UMKC campus where Matt was playing.

Saturday morning we went to Power Play - a gigantic arcade to burn off energy before a 12:45 game!

Sunday we went to the NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame and College Basketball Experience. It is a huge interactive basketball exhibit! We were there for a couple of hours. We all tried our hand at shooting, dunking, and broadcasting!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy J.D. !

Happy Birthday, John Dean! Wishing you a spectacular birthday. J.D. was born in St. Louis and has lived here all his life. He is a great guy who loves his family and we love him! J.D. is an avid sports fan! He is a wiffle ball wizard - ask him or the boys about their family tournaments. Happy 46!

When not on the court . . .

Matt is enjoying some time off the basketball courts jet skiing with some buddies from Monticello! Have fun!

Our 4th of July

We started out the day with worship services and then headed to the Bridgeton Parade. Mom and Margaret have been on special events together for several years (they are both retired Pattonville teachers). We had yummy burgers and hot dogs at home then headed out to BMAC for th Bridgeton fireworks. We always sit in the same spot and it is so much fun to see all our friends from the area. JD and Carla catch up with B'ton friends.

J.D.

Carla

Eric

Kyle

Colton

Mom

Dad

HAPPY 4th of JULY!

Our family version of Uncle Sam!
Dave on the His Singers float last year.

Jason and Tricia - thanks for your service to our country!

Mom and Margaret - the dynamic duo in the Bridgeton Parade!

Rock Climbing with Jake!

Jake left Monday, June 21st for a trip to Utah and Oregon. He was meeting up with a college buddy and they were going to rock climb in Utah and Oregon. He flew out of St. Louis to Salt Lake City, Utah. His backpack had everything he needs and only weighed 45 pounds!

From the back - he did have to remove the yellow mattress pad and place in his bag as it would not have survived the baggage carrier.

A picture he sent his family from one of their experiences.

Demonstrating his down sleeping bag!

Meet the Teigen Family - our new Minister!

June 1st, Jimmy Teigen began as the pulpit minister at Maryland Heights Church of Christ. Below is his lovely wife, Amber and precious daughter, Corrina. We are so excited to have them with us. Come by some Sunday and meet the Teigen's! J.D. took this picture when they came for a visit at Camp Ne-O-Tez - isn't it great!?!