The Michigan Visit...

The long trip...

We left Thursday afternoon about 1 pm CST and drove straight through the night. We were a little anxious (or Ben likes to say that I was since I drove from 1am to 5am). It was a good, smooth trip through. We had very little traffic and road construction wasn't too bad.

We got Kalamazoo about 9am and surprised my sister's, they didn't know we would be there that early! My mom made us a yummy breakfast then we headed to Grand Rapids. We spent the afternoon catching up with Ben's parents, taking a nap, and just relaxing because it felt so good to be "home!"

Saturday we had a Family and Friends cookout with all of our friends and family that was SO nice. It was so good to see everyone and be able to catch up with them and enjoy some great food.

Sunday, Rachel made profession of faith so we spent the day there with my family. Monday, we hung around Kalamazoo, did a little shopping with my mom and just relaxed. Tuesday we went out to breakfast with my sisters and Jorden and then Rachel, Jorden, Ben and I headed to Air Zoo. In the afternoon we did a little more shopping, then headed to Grand Rapids for the night. Wednesday, Ben and I both got to spend some much needed time with our friends. I went out to lunch and spent the afternoon with Amy, while Ben did the same with Nate. Then Chuck and Krista and baby Isabelle came over for dessert and it was so fun to see them again. Then Thursday, Ben's mom and I went to Fredrick Mejier Gardens - SO beautiful! I have never been there and it was awesome! The boys all went golfing and we just relaxed and watched a movie outside at night. Friday was a sad day because it was the last day in Michigan. We got to see our friends a little more, did some shopping and golfing and ended the night with a birthday party for Ben.

Saturday, Ben and his dad changed the window motors on the car and we left around 1 pm CST. We made it to just outside of Memphis before we stopped and slept for about 4 hours and then finished the drive on Sunday.

It was a an awesome trip and SO hard to come back to Texas. We are looking forward to the next couple months with travels to Michigan, Mexico, and maybe a visitor!

Summer '09 Coming to a Close

Well, we are now officially in August and with that comes the saddness that summer is coming to an end. But before we take that plunge we have a couple exciting events come up.

First and for most, we are leaving tomorrow for Michigan! And we aren't the least bit excited about this :) We have a fun-filled week planned with a Family and Friends BBQ, Rachel's profession of faith, and many, many family outings. Pictures to come when we get back!

Then Ben's 23rd birthday is on the 22nd of August. So he is getting anxious for his presents!

Then the start of school and hopefully a Labor Weekend in Houston.

Saddnes... a whole summer gone.