We spent all of last week with our families, it was really nice to spend time with them after being gone for almost a year. In some ways it seemed like we never left.
We went to the pier and boardwalk in Grand Haven with Mark's Mom & Herb. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the awesome views. We ate lunch at Pronto Pup, which makes their own corn dogs. They were so delicious.
Of course we had to stop at Temptations for their homemade ice cream. It is the best!
We went to tea at Aunt Henny's place and each of the girls received a beautiful hand-painted necklace from cousin Ann. Our friend Holly is selling these necklaces as a fund raiser for their next adoption.
We went over to Rebecca's brother Mark's place for dinner and did some fishing. Here is her Dad's catch.
And brother Mark's nice fish.
We went to the Frederick Meijer Gardens with Rebecca's Mom and sister Elizabeth. There was a Chihuly exhibit over the entire grounds which was really awesome.
A lake filled with Chihuly glass.
We went for a bike ride along Muskegon Lake and out to a gourmet lunch with Mark's Dad & Julie. We also went to Mark's Uncle Milt & Aunt Gladys' 50th anniversary party and saw lots of family there. After that we went to dinner at Sandi & Jay's place (Mark's sister and brother-in-law). Mark's brother Kevin, Dad & Julie, and Uncle Carl & Aunt Joyce were also there.
It wouldn't be a complete get together with Sandi & Jay without homemade ice cream, so we made some the old fashioned way. It went great with the brownies and strawberry-rhubarb pie!
Sunday we talked at our home church Fair Haven Ministries about our time in Romania. We had a lunch after church to share more pictures and stories. In the evening we talked at the church Rebecca grew up in, Caledonia CRC, and had a get together after that for Rebecca's family.
Monday evening we went out sailing on Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan with our friends John & Karen. It was a beautiful night and we enjoyed every minute.
Our time home has been wonderful; even though we've kept busy it has been fun and relaxing. We have really enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends and will be doing the same thing this week.
2 comments:
Some of my family traditions growing up were also going to Grand Haven pier, Pronto Pup, and Temptations :) :) So funny.
You should check out Fricano's pizza if you are in Grand Haven again...another one of our favorites :) :) Glad you are enjoying your time here!
Michelle
I sometimes forget about the connection you have w/ the Marsman crew... It was fun to see that YOU were one of the people that Ann had in mind when she purchased the necklaces. :)
Glad you guys are having fun and relaxation on your time home. May the rest of your time in Michigan be just as fun and a great blessing to you before you head back to Romania.
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