God has been gracious to us and has been with us through our journey of love and life. He has carried us through some of the most difficult times and has given us joy in the midst of sorrow. He has also been loving and given us abundant blessings. Most importantly, He has provided us with faith. May we share that faith with others.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame".
Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Michigan Staycation

This year we took our family vacation in April to Hawaii, so we didn't plan any big family vacations for this summer.  We did, however, spend a week in Michigan with Grandma & Grandpa Kusch. Dave had to work, but he did come for the weekends to drop us off and pick us up.  The kids spent every morning at VBS at Saint Paul's.  We spent the afternoons either swimming in the pool or taking little day trips.  Here's our week through pictures…
Detroit Zoo











Grandma & Grandpa Kusch's House










VBS
Theme: Gangway to Galilee











Blueberry & Raspberry Picking at Spicers Orchard
The kids did a great job picking berries. Lilly ate almost every one she picked.
















Liam took this picture and the one below



Livonia Parks
The kids had fun at the parks in Livonia.  We got ice cream after playing on one of the hot days.








Lilly sat still long enough for me to paint her fingernails and toenails (a first).

Hands On Museum in Ann Arbor


The kids wore Grandpa out.


























Cousins!





Our Drive Home
Every time the sunset changed slightly Liam would ask to take a picture with my phone.  Here are some of them.  What a great end to a great week.






We had such a great week in Michigan, but were very happy to see Dave again.  We all missed him terribly.  The kids had a lot to tell Dad about their week.