Michigan Fun

Well, we finally made it to Michigan. We like to go 1-2 times a year, but because of whatever reason - it has been 2 years. George & Jan had told us several months back that they would have Brad & Mari's kids during Memorial Day weekend - so we made plans to be with them that weekend. Our kids and their kids enjoy being together - so we couldn't turn down this opportunity. The kids could be together 24-7! Well, we arrived in Wixom around supper time on Friday and left before lunch on Monday. After supper, we toured their new school facilities. The Stille's church & school is right outside their back gate and across the small field -that saves a lot of gas $$$. They have a really nice home that accommodates Brad & Mari's family and Geo & Jan as well. On Saturday morning, we headed out to the Greenfield Village. It is part of the Henry Ford Museum. The Village is 90 acres. There were Model T's to ride, restored antique carousel to ride, civil war re-enactment, Thomas Edison factory to tour, Booker T Washington's house to tour, old plantation homes-one with a gal speaking on life as a slave girl, horse drawn rides, an old bus ride, steam train rides - SO many things to do. We didn't even get to do everything and we left about 6:30PM. We headed home for supper and baths and more playtime for the kids. Sunday we had S.S., morning service, ate lunch, the men & the kids played (mostly water balloons &swimming) outside all afternoon while Jan & I went to Archiver's. After church Sunday PM, we enjoy nachos and the fixin's and let the kids play past dark and then got to stay up late and watch Little House DVD's and the adults stayed up 'til at least 1:30 playing dominoes & reminiscing. Friendship were strengthened. We thank them for a great time, wonderful food & lots of laughs. Enjoy the pictures from our trip.

Friends . . Fellowship . . . Fun

Our Little Get-a-Way

4 Days Off

For some time now, we have been planning a trip to Michigan for Memorial Day weekend. Our dear friends, George & Jan live there and they were going to have their grandkids for the weekend - so this would make a perfect visit for us and our kids. We left on Thursday afternoon and drove 2 1/2 hours to Portage IN. Megan had found a nice Country Inn & Suites online with a good price - so we booked it. We had told Jacob we could go to hotel for his birthday or have a party and he choose a hotel. So this would work out just in time for our trip to MI. When we arrived at the hotel, they had a lot of vacancies so they upgraded our room to a suite with 2 twin beds (tempur pedic) It was nice! Everyone got to swim, we enjoyed carry out, watched a little late night TV, played air hockey and then on our way out of town we visitied the Indiana Sand Dunes - that was a lot fun too. It's always nice to get-a-way!

Some New Arrivals

A while back, on our way to Grandpa & Grandma's farm - I told Megan to see if she could get some good snapshots of the newest farm animals. If they turn out nice, I will put them on my blog. So here they are . . .

Down on Grandpa's farm

Jacob's 6th Birthday!

Wow, I can hardly believe that my baby is SIX! Jake's birthday was on a Sunday this year. So after church, we took him to the Pizza Ranch in Roscoe and then home for cake and presents. Grandma Berg and Grandma Muggs joined us. Because of the time of year - Jacob always seems to get presents that are for outside enjoyment - a hot wheels skateboard, a helmet, water balloons, a bouncy ball that you sit on, and a few other gifts besides. We truly enjoy Jacob and his sweetness, his laughter, his tender heart, his love to learn, his smile, his ability to do almost anything Caleb can and more. We love you, Jake!

Jake turns 6!

Mother's Day 2008

All I want for Mother's Day is . . .

. . . a " little " landscaping to be done in our front yard. SO, Rick began "pulling" out some very old bushes, laying bricks, planting some "up-to-date" bushes and perennials & spreading mulch. I planted a small flower bed around the mailbox and at the corner of our yard, Rick put up 2 picket fence panels & I planted flowers there as well. The kids helped him plant a small flowering pear tree and on Mother's Day the boys served me breakfast in bed. YUM! After church, we went out to eat with my folks, Pat, David, Cari & little Dawson. In the evening, we stoppped by Rick's sister Erica's to visit with Rick's mom, brother Derek & sister-in-law Diana and their boys. We ended the evening with Pizza Hut pasta and Extreme Home Makeover. It was a busy day! Thanks Honey and kids, I will enjoy my newly landscaped yard for many Mother's Days to come.

P.S. Wow, I am so behind in my blogging - please bear with me as I try to update you all on our BUSY month of May.

What is CYT?

Christian Youth Theater is an organization that offers drama/acting and singing classes to children from 6-18 years old. Megan has taken classes through CYT for 3 sessions now and loves it. They put on "top-notch" plays every Fall, Winter & Spring. Megan tried out for the Winter play "Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and made it - it was a lot of fun and a great experience. This Fall, she will try out for "Annie". At the end of each session of classes each class puts on a showcase of what they have learned. Megan took a vocal class. Last Monday (5/19), Grandma Berg, our 2 neighbor girls and our family went to see the entire showcase of all the classes. Wow, what talent these kids and the teachers have. Good job, Megan!!!