A Weekend at Home

Someone told me "you're always going places!" I guess I am, but I have to while it's still easy! This was probably my last long distance trip until after baby.

I got to hang out with Mom all weekend. It was awesome.

Dave and I took her to Target Field for the first time.

Scott Diamond pitched a complete game shut-out, and the Twins won 11-0. There were fireworks afterward, so it turned out to be a good game to go to.

I introduced my mom to frozen yogurt, self-serve style. I got addicted to it in AZ, and I was more than happy to have some again. It was a hit!

Now I'm back in ND, where the temps are sky-high. 

Friends!

Kayla and Sara K came to visit! I really loved having them here. I think Mark did too, as they did all his dishes.

How pretty are these hollyhocks? What an awesome way to dress up a boring alleyway.

Lorina had the ladies over for a fire. It was fun, and we stayed until after 1 (very late for me these days).

Melissa, Clare, Lorina

Lana, Jen, Jane

Sara, me, Kayla

On Saturday, I took the girls up to Williston.

The trip isn't complete without a stop at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Even though it rained, we got to see the awesomeness of it.

Lowell S was in our state for services, so we went in Williston on Saturday night. There were about 50 people there, including kids (and my mom!). Sunday, church was in Dickinson, and there were about 75 people! Us ladies (thanks for your help, girls!) made lunch, and everything went well (enough food, meeting place was big enough, etc).

Pure Michigan

Mari and bridesmaids: Lauretta (sister), Deanna (cousin), Kendra (sister), Mari, Michelle (cousin), and Janel (friend).

Doesn't this look yum? It was the s'mores bar at Mari's bachelorette party.

Day of the wedding. Cleaning up water after the first bout of rain. Unfortunately, there were quite a few rainy hours.

My hubby looking good in his usher duds :)

Adorable family

Wedding details...

This was very cute, but got a bit wet

Mari and Craig :)

Mark and his immediate family

All of us

The rain made for a chilly evening, so Mark started the sauna while still in his suit.

At the end of the evening, the rain stopped, and there was a beautiful sunset complete with a double rainbow over the house!

The next day was spent hanging around the folk's place. Tessa was the reigning champ of the hula hoop; she could walk with it like it was no big thing!

Sauna and swim...or cool off with the hose...

It was sad to say good bye to this place, knowing we might not be back.

What a wonderful trip! I could've easily spent another week up there.

Michigan vacation, part 1

I went to two weddings, and traveled to both the upper and lower peninsulas during the ten days I was gone. First was Amy & Luke's wedding downstate. I got to see many good friends and family, and despite the heat and humidity, I had a wonderful time visiting with them.

This may have been the only picture of the bridal couple I got. For more pictures, jump on over to fellow blogger Sharyn's blog.

My brother Kurt was down there from ND too, as a groomsman.

Amy and bridesmaids: Kate, Shannon, Caitlin, Sarah and Mary.

I rode up to the UP with this fun family (and Sara K). We made a long day of it, and stopped to swim in both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

Pictured Rocks- beautiful water!

I got to see this cutie pie twice! Clay is his name, and he is the sweetest little man (Annika's).

I spent a few days with these two friends, and got to swim in both Little Traverse and Big Traverse.

The second wedding festivities were just as fun as the first. Here are Tessa and Wyatt, the flower girl and ring bearer.

Niece Piper :)

Nephew Mitchell :)