Rachel's mom was able to meet Rachel and the kids at the Houston airport and there they continued their vacation up to Michigan. When we landed in Detroit we headed straight to Rachel's cousin's baby's meet and greet.
Andrew enjoyed the cupcakes there!
Everyone always has a blast in Michigan. Sylvia got to stay in the pink room. Here Grandpa is reading her bedtime stories.
At the end of July the town of Olivet has a festival that ends with fireworks. This was the view from Rachel's parents' house.
At church, the twins were the only nursery aged children. Rachel's Aunt Kathy is playing with them.
Grandma Tuell spent a lot of time with us as well which was nice because Rachel's parents we at work during the day.
Here the kids are with Rachel's cousin Justice. The kids call him Uncle Jerry.
We broke out the old VHS collection of Disney movies for the kids to watch. The Judd Family VHS collection deserves to be enjoyed in the next generation.
Christian loves to do this funny peek a boo pose.
Sylvia loves her Anna dress from Grandma.
She even wanted two braids just like Anna from Frozen.
The kids love the playhouse as well and went there at every opportunity.
There even is a kid sized apron for the kitchen in the playhouse.
The babies joined the kids down at the playhouse too.
We love all the space there is to play and run.
Happy to be in Michigan!
Another fun thing we do every time we visit Michigan in the summer is a trip to Mooville. The kids always like to get superman flavored ice cream with eyes.
This time they even had a cow bouncy house!
Cow-tastic! (caption written by Andrew)
Sylvia was looking at these pictures and said, "Do you know it smelled very stinky there?" That's because Mooville has farm animals you can see and even feed.
There is also a playground, tractor sand pit, etc. for the kids.
See ya next year, Mooville!
Rachel's family had a surprise 30th birthday party for her! It was really fun and very sweet of everyone.
Rachel's golden birthday! (It was a surprise or else I would have dressed the twins)
I love Gigi and Sylvia's faces in the background. They are excited for us to blow out the candles.
The cake was a delicious ice cream cake with chocolate fudge and crunch layers.
Later that evening Rachel's best friend Lacey hosted a little birthday get together for them. So cute and fun! Rachel had a wonderful 30th birthday!
Mommy and cutie kid selfies.
Happy girl
And the here are the boys! So cute.
Sylvia with her trusty companion, Koala Baby. She wanted to moby wrap her baby.
Laughing with Grandpa.
Making slime... gross!
Papa made a gorgeous wagon for the great grand kids.
Playing with the wagon.
Having so much fun.
Kids in the wagon again! They loved being pulled around the kitchen bar when they weren't hauling their toys in it.
Our summer trips also always include rides on the golf cart!
Here the kids are running around Gigi and Papa's yard with Cody and Claire.
I wanted to include a picture of their flower bed because it looks so pretty.
Sylvia and Claire.
Sylvia was covered in dirt but was having the time of her life.
The kids loved playing outside every day.
Sylvia getting dirty again and Melody making a face. Maybe because of the grass.
We went up north to stay at Tom and Diane's for the Judd family reunion. Baby Chance is so cute!!
We loved spending time all together!
The boys are eating dessert- brownies with mint ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Aunt Diane is Grandma to these two cuties.
Having fun!
We had a great weekend. Not pictured- tubing, scavenger hunt, and yard games.
Brianne holding Christian. So cute!
We were taking a walk and I captured this gorgeous shot.
So serene.
Kids relaxing together.
Andrew slept in the basement with Grandma and Grandpa and he did great- he even slept in one morning. Christian is ready to eat.
Here's the group shot! We didn't take a picture before Erin, Deonte, and Chance left unfortunately.
Back in Olivet, Rachel got to spend a lot of time with her childhood best friends. It's so sweet to see our children fostering that same sweet friendship.
Anna and Sylvia
Christian and Caleb.
Andrew and Leland. He was helping to lead Andrew through the corn field.
Cute friends!!
We all got together at Sarah's beautiful new home. Here we are with our gaggle of kids.
Andrew was birthday shopping with Grandma so I cropped his face in. Love these ladies so much and their little ones!
Sarah's house is on some land and they have an amazing garden as well as a chicken coop. Here we are checking it out!
And the littlest ones all together! They were all born consecutively about a month apart.
We also got together kid free! We had a blast going out for dinner in Marshall.
While Rachel and the kids were having a blast in Michigan, Tyler was stuck training in the desert!
At least he got to visit with his old mission companion and his family for a day. He took them to tour the helicopters!
Reunited again! We had a great mega vacation but we were all super happy to see Tyler again!
