Sunday, August 29, 2010

Fases' 50th Wedding Anniversary

Last weekend, we all traveled up to the U.P. (upper peninsula of Michigan for those of you who aren't in the know of the lingo:) ) for Eric's grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary party. We had a wonderful time getting away for a few days. The boys had a fantastic time experiencing a bunch of "firsts."


Eric had to work last Thursday and got home at 1:30 in the morning. Instead of going to bed for a couple of hours, we decided to leave when he got home. It was the best decision! It's a 7-8 hour drive and the boys slept most of the way. By the time we got there, the rest of the family who was already up there was just finishing breakfast.

Here the boys are in the cabin. They loved the rocking horse and little rocking chair.

The boys got tons of lawn mower rides. Here, they were still getting ready for the big party but saw Grandpa and coerced him to give them a ride (hence the lack of pants).

Eric's dad partying it up a little too much (he he!). There was a wardrobe change shortly after this picture was taken :).
Brandt hanging out with his second cousin, Carson.
A picture of all four generations of Fases.
Grandma and Granpa Fase at their party. Isn't this picture too cute!
A family pic with the happy couple.
The boys drinking gatorade like big boys.
The next day after the party, we all went to church with Grandma and Grandpa in Gladstone, MI. There is a wonderful park on the beach we took the boys to after the service. It was the boys' first beach experience. Carter sat in the water the whole time. He loved it! Brandt, on the other hand, would walk down to the water and immediately turn around and walk back up the beach. He continued to repeat this until he finally touched the water. By the time we were ready to leave, he was finally having fun and splashing the water.




We had such a great time in Michigan. It was so much fun to experience everything with the boys. Hope we can go back up soon!

1 comment:

luke and pamela said...

i can't believe they sit in chairs? m only sits when he is forced (aka strapped in) to them. :)

so happy you made it to the UP! we are hoping to maybe spend some time there in the fall - this is probably our last chance!