Saturday, August 30, 2008

Our trip to Illinois

We got back last week from a fun trip to the US! We flew in and out of Chicago, where we got to spend good time with Eric's family in Wheaton. We then took an Amtrak train to Holland, Michigan, and spent 9 days with Erin's family. Here are some photos from Wheaton:


Mayme and Bapa came up from Nashville to help with baby Lizzie, recently born to John and Krista Scheidt! Here they are with Kate and Will, and cousin Zachary (Dane and Stacey's son).


Bapa and Uncle Dane, with Will and Zachary



Mayme and Will




Uncle John and Aunt Krista with Lizzie




Krista with Lizzie and Zachary



Kate at Cosley Zoo




Aunt Stacey was so much fun! Here the kids are entranced with her bubble machine.




They loved the water table!




Kate on the backyard swing




The Dance/Freeze game was loved by all!




Eric and Kate playing chess



Eric playing chess with his brother, Gavin. Uncle Gavin and Aunt Esther came up from St. Louis for a few days. Eric also loved playing ping-pong and basketball with his brothers.



Kate with Aunt Esther



Mommy and Will

We're so glad it worked out to see everyone! It's not always easy to accomplish when we live in different places!

8 comments:

Hauswife said...

What FUN! I'm so glad you got to visit with the family! Mama Krista looks so happy with little Lizzie. It makes me smile. I hope your trip was relaxing and rejuvinating, Erin.

Blessings.

Suz said...

Really fun, wonderful pictures! fun to see the Ortlund clan, too. It's been years since I've seen them all. Glad you had that time!

Mama Amy said...

Hey! Glad to see your pictures ... ahh Wheaton, sometimes I miss you ...and welcome back to the blogging world!! :)

weelass said...

It looks like you had a good time with family.

Gavin Ortlund said...

it was great to see you guys! Thanks for coming. Message for Kate from uncle Gavin: "hey Kate, your silly!"

Dell and/or Susan said...

Welcome Back you guys! We have missed you but sure are glad you had such a great trip!! Hope to see you one of these days.

Neil D. said...

It looks like you all had a good time.
Very cool pics.
You guys are blessed with a rich family.
Who won the Chess game between Eric and Kate?
I put $5 on Kate.

Camille said...

It is refreshing to see family after a long absence, isn't it?