Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Michigan Trip...commentary!

Michigan Trip Part One
Well as you can see we are back in WA. We had a wonderful trip to Michigan. We started the vacation a little rough with the red eye....Kali thought it was her duty to let the seat in front of her know that she was there by a kick every now and again. So that meant no sleep for mom as I protected this stranger from my daughter. We did make it non the less and were welcomed in to the home of my friend LP and her family. We had a great time catching up (laughing, crying & just remembering). She also took me on some adventures, one to her parent house on the lake and one touring the town I used to live in 100yrs ago. Both were great!! So thanks Guikema Gang for showing us a great time...for the home cooked meals...the wheels...the clubs and the crib...you guys rock!!

Michigan Trip Part Two
The next part of the trip began with a 3hour car ride north to a golf course just north of Traverse City, A-Ga-Ming. This would be our home for this leg of the trip, it was also the site for the wedding, which brought us here in the first place. We arrived at 4pm and with in 1/2 hour the rest of my family rolled in. (mom, dad, sisters, nieces, nephew & two nannies). We had two full three bedroom condos that had an adjoining deck with a beautiful view. Once everyone settled in it was happy hour with the Holtvluwer Gang. What a great time catching up and visiting. The next morning we hit the course...golf course that is!! Sara and I playing with Dad and Uncle Jack the first nine and Nick and Mike the 2nd nine. We had a blast and ended up tieing!! Friday night we spent a little time with my mom's uncle Ken & aunt June. Then it was up at seven for a little more golf. That means it's Saturday now and time to get ready for the wedding...I ended up doing 6 heads of hair for the wedding...and still got my self ready just in time! The Wedding was beautiful, the weather was perfect and God was definatly in this place. We are so excited for Ben and Emily and were so glad to be able to share this moment with them. That brings us to the end of the trip and a 3hr drive back to GR, 2hr at the airport, 1hr in the plane to cleveland, 51/2hrs in the Cleveland airport, 5hrs in the plane back to Seattle. Long day, but all worth it. We had a great time and have great memories that will last a lifetime!!

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