Tuesday, July 29, 2008

We've got more friends to take home!


Our week at the Conference Grounds flew by. We had lots of fun. We had a visit from some family. My Uncle Duane, Aunt Anne and Sarah stopped by. Joey had fun hanging out with Sarah and getting to know her. Uncle John and Aunt Gloria also stopped by (but I have no picture) We’ll just have to wait until their whole gang comes out to WA for a visit!! We also did the infamous TYE DYE ON FRIDAY!!! Good clean fun! And made a few last minute visits to the candy store. We headed to Holland to regroup for a couple days and then we’re off for the return trip via Nashville. Daddy comes in on Wednesday and everyone is excited to see him again! We did make a little time to pick more blueberries (26+ lbs), Mia and I headed to the cemetery where my grandma was buried in May, and Grandpa took a few of us out fishing. It was a gorgeous day, not to many fish were caught but we had a good ride (and also tried to entertain our sadly neglected Flat Boy Friends!) I thought Traci might appreciate a photo of her boys in from of the lighthouse, Jude and Dylan took a dip in the lake (which was about 72 degrees) and Dave and Butch took the wheel for a while. And we have 2 new friends coming home with us!!!! Today, Adrianna and Alexa joined us and we’re so excited to show them a good time! Thanks for coming girls!!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've been watching for a new post...looks like you're continuing to have loads of fun. I'm sure you are looking forward to having daddy join back up with you. you're not missing out on too much fun here (although I am having a HUGE garage sale this fri/sat so I am missing you LOTS right now!!) Have a safe and fun trip home!

lauri said...

I can see where they might be glad to see Eric again...he's a missable dude. Have a safe trip and all that...thanks for sharing your adventure with us working stiffs....boo hoo

Anonymous said...

Have a good trip home. If you get a chance I would love to have a copy of the Sarah pic and with the rest of the kids on the rocks... Glad we got a chance to stop by it was great to see you all. Anne

one blessed mama said...

HI THERE!
LOVE THE PIC OF THE BOYS BY THE LIGHTHOUSE!! LIKE I'VE SAID BEFORE, IT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES ON EARTH!! MY KIDS LOVE IT THERE TOO!
OK, SO WE'VE BEEN 'HORDING' YOUR CHILDREN. SORRY HIELKEMA FAMILY. I'M JUST WAITING FOR PICTURES BACK FROM COSTCO...THE JOURNALING IS DONE SO AS SOON AS I GET THOSE,I'M SENDING THEM ON. WE'VE HAD A GREAT FEW WEEKS. NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO MOVE THEM ON THOUGH, LIFE IS STARTING TO GET VERY QUIET AT THE LIKKELS. (LIKE THAT EVER HAPPENS! :) )
TEACHER LETTERS CAME TODAY!!!HEY, I KNOW WHO HOLLY HAS FOR A TEACHER BUT MIA, WHO DO YOU HAVE??? I DON'T REMEMBER IS YOU AND SAM HAVE EVER BEEN IN THE SAME CLASS BEFORE? IF SO, IT'S BEEN A LOT OF YEARS!!THIS YEAR, SAM HAS MR.COOK. MAX HAS VAN HOFWEGEN/SHULER AND JACK HAS ELLENS/VANDERLAAN.
ALRIGHT GUYS...SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE HAVING A GREAT TIME! WE'RE MISSING YOU OVER HERE. HURRY HOME.
SENDING OUR LOVE YOUR WAY!:)
TRAC- :)

one blessed mama said...

honestly, could my LARGE print on the message above, be ANYMORE annoying!??!!! did you feel like i was YELLING at you? sorry about that. :)