On Thursday, August 22 we loaded our suburban with 5 kids, 4 pack-n-plays, suitcases, a cooler, and enough snacks and activities to keep a family of 7 busy for a loooong time. We were headed to Holland, MI to celebrate my sisters marriage to Chad Vanden Bosch. It was our first family of seven road trip other than to the grandparents homes and we were quite unsure of what to expect. At least we were traveling to the wedding with my parents, so we were able to split up the kids. That made a huge difference and Trevor and I agreed that our trip went so well that we would even take a long road trip again. I wonder where we will go on our next big road trip?
Our first picnic in Wisconsin at a rest stop.
The kids were soooooo excited to have their first stay in a hotel. We even had enough room to put all four pack-n-plays up. A bit crowded, but we were able to rest.
Day 2 we stopped at a park on Lake Michigan to have a picnic and check out the lake. The kids thought it was the ocean (a little bit bigger than the lakes around here).
Rehearsal dinner
AUGUST 24 – WEDDING DAY!
Mr. and Mrs. Vanden Bosch
Before we left Holland, MI we checked out the Big Red Lighthouse. Micah kept asking if there was a light keeper in the Lighthouse.
On the way home we were brave enough to take a detour to downtown Chicago. Visited Millennium Park and enjoyed some AWESOME Chicago style pizza. Definitely worth the stop!
We did it! We survived four nights in hotels, five days away, and over 1400 miles. A wonderful memory for our entire family.
We love you Vanden Bosch family! We were so happy to share this day with you!
