Monday, July 18, 2011

DeMaster visitors

Thanks for the birthday presents Grandpa and Grandma D!
So excited to open presents before his birthday. He did ask where his cake was. :)

Had lots of fun with Grandma

Visiting Great-Grandma VanStelle
Fun at the beach with Jack and Abby
Aunt Colleen and Abby

Beach fun continued
Julia loved playing with Uncle Mike
Riding the GR trolley after the wedding

Jack really liked his wine, I mean sparkling grape juice
The kids were SO excited to get lollipops from the wedding

This past week we had some DeMaster visitors! Nate's Mom came back for a couple days and the kids were very happy to see her. They went blueberry picking with Grandma. Michigan blueberries are the best! We went to Silver Beach in St. Joseph as well. It is quite a hike down to the water! The water temperature was about 47 degrees, but that didn't stop the kids from wading in. We also visited Nate's Grandma VanStelle and other relatives in town for a wedding.

On Thursday, Nate's sister Colleen and family arrived. Her kids are 2 1/2 and 13 months old. It was a little challenging to do things around the schedules of 5 young children, but we did it! We played in the sprinkler, went to the park, went to the beach, got ice cream at Sherman's and walked around downtown/the pier. I'd say we got alot in during their visit and had fun! On Saturday we went to a wedding for Nate's cousin. I always enjoy weddings and it was good to meet some of Nate's extended family for the first time. We had a great week with our extended family- love you all!

3 comments:

Mom J said...

I got a little nervous when I saw the birthday presents----made me think for a minute that I missed Isaac's birthday!

Looks like you had some good family times.

RuthAnn DeMaster said...

It was so much fun to be there. Thanks for such great hospitality. I loved seeing Isaac open his gifts with such big sparkling eyes. So much better than shipping them.

Stephanie said...

Can't wait to see youuuuu all!