Our trip to exotic North Dakota was awesome and Sadie got to meet so many new family members (my mom comes from a family of 8), including her great Grandma Johnson (otherwise known as the 'real grandma johnson) and great Grandma & Grandpa Schmutzler. We had a great time playing golf (without baby), catching up with family, and relaxing at the lake.
Our adventure actually started at home in Grand Rapids with a crazy storm that caused the sewer system to back up right into our basement. Yep, that's right we had about 6" of raw sewage in our basement the night before we were leaving. We had to evacuate our home that night because the fumes were so terrible. After talking to our trusted insurance man (our brother-in-law) and both of our families, we decided to go on the trip as there was nothing we could really do until the hot mess was professionally cleaned. Kurt's parents were a God send and helped a TON with our clean-up. We owe them BIG TIME!
After a VERY long night and early morning, we headed out on our flight to North Dakota with Alisa's parents. Flying with Sadie was such a breeze and actually pretty fun. She was easy going and slept most of our flights. She didn't even cry when taking off or landing - what a STAR.
It was super fun to see all of our extended family and to catch up on everyone's lives. Here are some fun pics from the golf outing on Friday:
Sadie meeting great Grandma & Grandpa Schmutzler
Holy cow, look at all those grandkids and great grandkids! I think the total count of great grandchildren is 16 and my cousin Marie is due with #17 soon. How amazing to have such a big and loving family.
The ladies getting ready to golf (Donna, mom, Penny, Sheila, and Brenda)
Our standard picture every time we get together (me, Laila, Angie, and Marie)
Having a blast golfing. Kurt did great for his first time and only whiffed the ball a few times!
...and Sadie just wanted to eat all the golf balls
Saturday, Sunday and Monday were spent at the lake cottage with all the family. Here are some pics from the weekend. We had a great time swimming, boating, eating great food (thanks Sandy), catching up with family, and relaxing.
The Schmutzler cottage - I have been coming here since I was a little girl and always love coming back. So many wonderful memories and I can't believe that I am now bringing my daughter here. Oh my!
The great eight... what a good looking group
Sadie hanging out with Great Grandpa Schmutzler and Grandma J - She loved hanging out with great gramps - it was the best to see them together.
Our entire family!
Hanging out with Garren, Ethan, and Mason. They loved giving her zerberts and making her laught!
All the wonderful memories - what a great family...
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