A Fun Surprise=)

This past month, I had the unexpected privilege to visit my family in Michigan! Bompa planned a trip from 8/13-8/19, and a week or so before that- It was decided I could tag along and surprise Evan and Farrah + the Siefkas! Alayna found a puppy in Chicago, which E+J picked up for her, and then Bompa and I brought back. We drove straight through, and made it there in about 21 hours (from Tallahassee). It wasn't too bad, and we took turns driving... I was so blessed to spend so much time with Bompa, and we really enjoyed our time together!

Hopefully you can view the videos I got of Joanna, Evan, and Farrah=) Their reactions were hilarious=)

It was a very encouraging and wonderful visit... Praise the Lord!

Ahhh... so refreshing to be there once again! I loved getting to wear a light jacket in the mornings, and the only time I got hot was out fishing in the middle of the day.

Bompa and I arrived at E+J's house at 1:55PM, and since they didn't know our exact ETA, Joanna pulled in 15 minutes later. I was videoing through a window=)

Evan got home from work a couple hours later...

That evening, the Siefka's had a family get together, so I drove over and snuck up the stairs to Pine Lodge where I heard all the activity... Jonathan videoed, and just before I walked around the pool table I tapped Joshua on the shoulder. He turned around, and almost exclaimed, but held his tongue as he saw what I was about to do=) It was so much fun getting to "pay them back" since they surprised me for my graduation!! They didn't have a clue=)

Lil' Rebecca grew so much!

Playing "Catan" with Hanna, Sara, and Farrah=)

The next morning (Tuesday, 8-15) Farrah and I did various things around the house... I love all her flowers! Their house just fits the two of them perfectly... It's so cute!

In order to mow the lawn (from like 4" to 2 1/2=)" we had to jump start the *extremely* loud riding mower=)

No power steering!

Evan and Joshua moving a hay bale into the pasture at E+J's house.

The 6 of us went to Manistee, and picked up DQ icecream ...

Then we walked along the edge of the harbor, and looked at many sailboats!

We had a meal of steak, baked potatoes, and salad at J+F's.

It was scrumptious!

After supper, we played VB at the Siefkas... (sorry, no pics!) This kitty decided to pay Rebecca a visit...=)

Wednesday, E+J went sailing with Bompa, and J+F took me fishing on Gunn Lake!

We didn't catch much, but it was fun!

When we got home, Farrah made "healthy" icecream for our lunch... It was very refreshing!

Thursday, Joshua, Farrah, and I re-covered their rocking chair and foot rest!

I don't have a before picture, but it had been covered with worn out denim. It was fun helping prepare for baby Siefka on the way!!! 

We ate lunch and supper at the Siefka's on Thursday... our last day.

Scientist Charity=)

Evan and Bompa getting as much flooring done as they could, before we left Friday afternoon.

Missy Fiona was so good on the drive home!

"Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His mercy."
Ps. 33:18