Kate’s Weekend Trip

July 11-13, I was able to travel back to Detroit to attend my high school friend’s wedding. Andrew could not take the time off due to using most of his vacation time for our upcoming Africa trip. So I arrived Friday afternoon at my parent’s home. Kevin, Angela, and G came over and we all had a BBQ dinner. Kyle was not able to be there because he is in Jamaica right now on a missions trip and will be home on Monday (I miss you Kyle!!) It was so good to spend time with them since I had not seen them since May. Angela is 9 months pregnant and now past her due date for their first child. I can’t wait to meet my niece or nephew (Andrew thinks it will be a girl!). We all played bocce ball on the front lawn after dinner. The “Young Ones” team won the game, but we all had a good time playing outside on that beautiful summer evening. I also gave Kevin and Angela their baby present, it was a little early but I wanted to be there when they opened our gift. They loved their Build-A-Bear that we made for their baby. It was a great night with family!!

Saturday, Dad and I were able to spend a lot of time together. It was so good to talk and catch up on life with him. I also visited with my best friend Cassie Whiteaker, she was in town for her sister-in-law’s graduation party. It was so fun to chat and share and laugh. I love that girl!! That afternoon, I went to Lisa Czupinski’s wedding. Lisa and I went to high school together; we were both in band and played soccer. She also went to GVSU with me and will be living in Holland after she is married; I am looking forward to spending time with her since she is going to be living close by. She was a very beautiful bride. I am glad that I was able to witness and celebrate her special day with her. It was also great to reconnect with my old high school friends (Jaclyn, Leah, and Jenelle) that I hadn’t seen in a long time.

On Sunday, I went out to breakfast with my parents, and then we headed to church at Cornerstone. I love being able to go back there and see all my friends. They are all really my family members, and it is always such a blessing to be back with the body there. It was also wonderful to update friends about our upcoming trip with how to pray for us as well as telling them about this blog. After church, I hopped into my car and headed back across the state so that I could be home in time for Phil (Andrew’s brother), Jenn, and Natalie’s visit later that afternoon.

playing Bocce Ball The Winning Team! :) In the new nursery, waiting for Baby Schneider to come!