13 Ladies and Counting

I was able to spend the weekend in Chicago celebrating Kari along with 11 other super girls! what a great group supporting her!  Two things I learned - dont eat the pink feathers shedding off the boa and get off the train at your stop!  But it wouldnt be an adventure if you did things right all the time!

Getting ready to go - thanks Kimmy for the train treats!

Saddle up!

On the streets of Chicago heading to lunch -

We went to the beach!

And to Sprinkles! They now have a CUPCAKE ATM!  yep! you heard me right!  It was about the coolest thing ever!!!

Me, Kari, and Laura - highschool friends -

Sarah and me - bridesmaids checking out the view from the top of the John Hancock building -

All the girlies after dinner -

Thanks again girls for making it such a wonderful weekend!

Olympic Fever

Was anyone else staying up WAY past their bed time in the last weeks?  But it was great and definitely worth it, I just love them!!  And I'm officially a gold and bronze medalist! :)

Until next time my classic and colorful friend

You Know You're in the UP When...

That's Upper Peninsula for any out-of-staters who might be reading...

You might see a Denim Purse display -

Smoked Fish are everywhere!  (I didnt realize their head would still be attached and such!)

You pick up smoked fish, cheese curds, and a pastie for lunch before coming back to Trollville below the bridge

You take in a breathtaking view of Lake Superior

What a great state!

Hike On Homies, Hike On

Recently I spent time hiking through Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula with my Youth Group homies.  It was a great week full of relaxation, hiking, reflection, laughing, and fun!

Ready to roll -

A thing of beauty -

Pumping water -

Which way?!

Skeet -

Marybeth and me

Teddy Graham! want a little Gramalysis?!

Fun on the shores of Lake Superior

Fishing!

Boating in the rain -

Rook!  SHAZAM!

Family Dinner or chaos - your pick.

The boys picked a flower for me!

Hike on yo!

Hot dogs roasting on an open fire!

Do you spy the suspended canoe?

Great kids, great location (thanks Phillips!), made for a GREAT time!

The Kids Are Here!

Recently the kiddos came to West Michigan to visit - we had SO much fun!!

They visited my house, went to the beach, had friends over, girls night, boys day, baseball game, etc...

They loved the cemetery - it's like the Northend is in their blood!

 Lots of friends like Will came to play -

How fun! Lake Michigan beach friends!

The boys and their missile -

A GIRL!  hahaha

Welcome to Highland Hills!  We're glad you're here :)

Sammy!

This was toted almost everywhere - girl after her gma's heart!

Girls night!

And now Clara Anne Verwys is here too!  Welcome baby!  We love you already!

So much fun!  Please come again!!