Grand Rapids

After our quick stop in Colorado, we headed to Michigan for a variety of things. We spent a couple of days in Grand Rapids and accomplished lots while we were there! We had a family picture (which was a gift to mom for Mother's Day in 2008, but we are just getting around to it), celebrated Father's Day, Dad's birthday, and Mom's retirement! We were also able to spend a little time with a couple of friends. There are always too many people to see and too little time to see them all!

Hanging out after the family picture before dinner and the celebration. We enjoyed some delicious champagne for all the things we were celebrating. Thanks, Dad!
I made a flourless chocolate cake for dessert (thanks to one of my cooking classes) that ended up being the birthday cake. Isn't Dad young?????
Josh and Kevin checking out Dad's new drill.
Noel was able to spend a morning visiting with Ryan at the Real Food Cafe in Alger Heights. He also got to stop by the Cox's house to see Ruby and Amber. I'm so sad to have missed them (I was visiting with a different friend), but our time was just so limited. Isn't Ruby the cutest?

Our time in GR was packed, but was fun. We saw a ton of people in a few short days and had beautiful weather the whole time.