The Mitten State!

Was amazing. So much fun. Words can't even begin to explain the weekend we had - this post might get lengthy.

We flew in on Saturday to a beautiful, cool (74*), sunny day in Grand Rapids - home. Mom picked us up from the airport and took us over to see the Klynstra's. We were lucky enough to see them ALL! Then it was off re-acquainting ourselves with the g-rap before dinner with dad and Jill at Vitale's, our absolute favorite. Here is Will sooooo excited to be there....and so was his belly....

After Vitale's we headed down town to O'tooles....where it all began. It's a staple for us when we're in GR. A bunch of our closest friends came down and it was great to see everyone. We had fun :)
Ericka even came to see us! I miss this girl.





Ok moving on to Friday. We got up early and headed over to the east side of the state for my grandpa's memorial service, it went great. It was awesome to see all of my family, there were 2 cousins I hadn't seen since I was 12 - literally! Grandpa was an AMAZING man it was wonderful to celebrate his life and find comfort in knowing he is home with Christ now. Then we headed home in a tiny pick up truck with Stephanie and Nate (my brother and his girlfrend) to prepare for a night of shennanigans with friends. We had dinner at Will's house where Will and I decided to cut our anniversary cake the Amway had remade for us. It was delicious! We made more of a mess Friday night than we did at our actual wedding....




Then it was downtown time where the big party was. We saw so many friends!!! I wish I could post pictures of everyone but here are some favorites. And to everyone who came, we love you and miss you already!!!!



We even saw the DeCaire's! We met them on our honeymoon in St. Lucia last year...and they drove from the East side of the state to see us :)

Saturday - wedding day. We woke up to an ugly, rainy day in Michigan. Never a good sign. However, it turned out to be great (and hot)! We started our day with breakfast at mom's house and then a nap. Then it was wedding time! Here are a couple pictures from the wedding - congrats Mickey and Sammi - we love you LOTS!



After the wedding we ventured over to Terp's house for his annual Summer shindig. Always fun. From there the crew headed to Kyle and Amber's new house - a fun night was had. I won't say much...other than fun was had and bedtime was at 5 AM - ughhh. Here we are acting 14 again.



Sunday was relaxing. We got to sleep in until noon (which isn't really sleeping in when you go to bed at 5). I got to spend time with dad while Will hung out with his friends and Sunday night I got to see all my high school girlfriends. So fun. Aaaaand Monday, our last day. Another relaxing one. We had lunch at our favorite deli, The Schnitz and did a whole lot of nothing. Monday night was dinner at Vitale's again (we missed it THAT much) and out with our friends one last time. Here Will is enjoying time with his buddies.




And Tuesday morning was home again. It was good to get home and sleep in our OWN bed. Thank you again to all of our friends and family. We love you all and it was wonderful to see you. We'll be home at Christmas - and can't wait to see you.

Love,

Kathryn (&Will)