We enjoy making semi-regular trips to Karl's Grandmother's hosue in Mason. Just yesterday we were there enjoying each other's company on the porch swing, relaxing in the unseasonbly warm weather for this time of year. She really enjoys seeing the smiling faces of Chesley and Kaden… we love you Grandma!
Thought you might like to see some pictures we took over labor day weekend. We took a trip up to Houghton Lake and got to take Karl's Grandma Irish out for lunch. Then we got to go out on the boat with Dad Fred and Cathy. Erick, Karl's brother, showed up later in the day and we got to spend time time with him too.
We had a event-filled weekend. Really, it started on Thursday when Chesley, Kaden, and I drove to Mom and Dad Haynes' place to see Jeff (Karl's brother) and his wife, Amber, who had flew out from Washington for a short visit. Karl joined us when he got out of work and we ate some really good smoked meatloaf that Jeff had made.
I spent most of Friday preparing food for the Herrick Reunion that was on Saturday. The Reunion went well. For those who showed up, we had a great time hanging out together with the help of good weather and lots of good food. It was really neat to see Karl's Uncle Roger and Aunt Heidi. They got up at 3am to drive from the other side of Chicago in order to make it for the reunion!
Our weekend ended with some good quality time spent with Jeff and Amber on Sunday evening. They came over and we just hung out all evening. It was really special to be able to just enjoy each other and talk about what God's been doing in our lives. (We'll miss you guys!) Jeff and Amber should be arriving back in Washington tonight around 10pm PST, (1am EST time).
On Saturday Mom and Dad Hanna took us and the kids to Home Depot for their Kids Workshops. Chesley and Delorah each got their own apron and kit to make a toolbox. Chesley and his Gramps worked hammering it together and they both seemed to enjoy the project. I'm wondering… what is it about tools that gets boys so excited? You would have to of been there to hear his excited laughter when he got to use the hammer! It was so funny!
Yesterday we visited the Ingham County Fair. It was 97 degrees and we were all so hot! Chesley didn't seem to mind the heat, going on ride after ride. Kaden's favorite attraction was the misting fans they had set up around the fair to help us from overheating. Just about the time we were walking back to the car it started to feel cooler. But, despite the heat, we had a good time and made some memories with pictures to show for it.
