MICHIGAN TRIP

We recently took a trip back to our homestate of MI for Evan's grandmother's funeral. We decided we were leaving on a Saturday and left the next day, so it was a quick decision. We only had one week total, including travel time, but the time we had with family was wonderful. Here is a little glimpse of our time there.

(Right: Kiana holding Papa Kirk's rabbit. We hope to get her one of her own for Christmas, since that is all she has on her list!)


We had one day to relax at Evan's parents house, which is where these first few photos were taken. Aden loved the little tricycle. We took a walk to Grandma's house and land that had just passed away. The weather was beautiful that day.













The beautiful crew of kids lined up on the couch at our friends' house after the funeral.

The following day we relaxed at my parents house. Many of my relatives dropped in to see us. It was so good to relax and not go anywhere, give Aden good naps for a day, and see some people that we miss dearly living so far away.

Our family with my Grandparents on my dad's side.

Myah watching the snow begin to fall outside Grandma's kitchen window. It ALWAYS snows when we travel to MI in Dec.!

4 Generation photo with my mom and my grandma

Aden with Uncle Tim. We felt bad we couldn't see the rest of his family, but they were sick and didn't want to pass it to us. We missed you guys!

Evan and kids with his grandpa (on his mom's side) Kids were exhausted at this point (especially little girl on the right, who was rather uncooperative ....)

We ended the trip before the long drive home with a night in Chicago with Evan's family to celebrate his parents 40th wedding anniversary. We spent a day at Shedd's Aquarium, celebrated Christmas in the hotel, and had a nice dinner together. It was a wonderful way to end our week back.

Joel with Sears Tower in background

Evan's parents

Kids with cousin Derrell