Hit The Ground Running

We landed in the US on June 7 and hit the ground running--heading straight to DeWitt to reunite with several members of our families and celebrate Nathan's birthday with them. Add to that some of Kyle's friends from Traverse City, Leavenworth, Kansas and Phoenix, Arizona and you've got yourself quite a party!

(My parents have always had the kind of home (and cottage) that when the doorbell rings, we just grab another plate and everyone moves over one spot...big thanks to them...they always have room for "one more person." Can't believe we had 17 people overnight on our first night!)

Sisters! (me fresh off the flight...yikes)

Thanks for making the trip, fellas!
(L to R Doug, Kyle, Chad and Arie)

Cousins :)

Beepa and the Bride-to-Be (Anneke got married June 21)

Great idea for the Oberon mini-keg, Anneke and Hadi!

Arie and Sandy 

The best Mommas in the world.
I love love love this picture.

Bill and Cheryl "sure-you-can-stay-the-night" Bupp

Kyle and Sandy. A boy and his Momma.

Jess and Evy...aww

Make a wish!

Thanks for the great stuff, everybody! 

A hug for Nana

Lonnie and Evy having a "deep and meaningful"

Laura and Grace...aww 

Uncle Matt and Evy reading one of Nate's new books. We heart Richard Scarry books!

Kimmy and Nate playing with his new puzzle

The boys golfed Sunday and then came back to my parents' for dinner and another night of fun (and leftover cake!). 

What a fun way to start our trip! 

:) sbc