It isn't often that I go places without the kids, but when I found out in late July that my cousin Corbin was coming home to visit from the Air Force (and his second deployment to the middle east), I decided to make a quick trip up to Michigan at the end of August to see him. No matter how short the visit is, it never disappoints. I have lived in Florida for ten years now, but Grand Rapids is my hometown. It is where I was born, where I made all of my childhood memories, and where all of my family and many of my friends still live. I very much look forward to the annual (sometimes semi-annual, if I'm lucky) trip back to see everyone. Every time I go, I learn more and more about my family and our history, and I truly value every moment that I have with my aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandpa. I am excited for the day that Brixon and Hudson will be able to appreciate the stories and memories that we will all be sharing with them.
Cousins! Colin, Rusty, Corbin, Kieffer and Delaney
With Aunt Kelly and Aunt Kim
More Cousins!! Carly, Britney and Alexa with Grandpa Vic
Old (but great!) Friends....Joelle and Jettie
With the Airman...so proud of him!
Our Lithuanian ancestry lesson from Grandpa Vic. On a paper plate. Who knew Chinet was so versatile...
