I'm still trying to fathom that we got to take this trip, but here is the proof of the blessing it was.
Warning: this is probably going to be my longest post ever.
There's just too many good pictures and memories that I can't leave out for memory's sake.
Friday
flew into Chicago
drove to Sawyer, MI
ate a late dinner at Fitzgeralds
Saturday
slept in to 10:30 - what?!
brief beach time
lunch with Darlings at Brewery
visited Sawyer Bash 2012, Bert bought a t-shirt
Jami and Drew's wedding
bonfire on beach under stars with friends - amazing
Sunday
beach day!
walk to Warren Dunes State Park via beach
delicious pizza at Silver Beach Pizza in St Joseph, MI
breath-taking sunset viewing at Silver Beach
Monday
drove back to Chicago
took in the Museum of Science and Industry which deserves its own post, but I'm not giving it one
quick visit to Millennium Park
flew home to Gwen!
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| Mexico? No, just Bethany Beach which is in Sawyer, MI |
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| Cribbage tournament |
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| Lunch at Greenbush Brewery with some dear friends |
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| Joy |
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| Handsome |
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| Loved this original idea! Notice the vintage coke bottle on the table? Bert loved that wedding feature |
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| Abraham believed God... |
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| This Samson-like pose was unplanned |
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| Steps down to Bethany Beach |
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| We were blessed to spend a few days in this community! And now I understand my Sawyer friends so much more :) |
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| One of those ridiculously beautiful moments in life when you think, "If God makes this just for fun, how could I ever doubt his wonderfulness?" |
The following pictures are from the Museum of Science and Industry
We went there on recommendation from Jon Hansel and because Bert read Devil in the White City and this museum is built out of one of the buildings from that book. We had high expectations and it blew the roof off of them and then some. If you have time (6+ hours for us) and funds in Chicago, YOU MUST SEE IT.
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| Little-boy-glee with German WW2 submarine, that we got to tour and experience with lighting and sound effects |
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| Dollhouse inspired by the Hearst Castle, this is for Dad and Dee :) |
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| My fav dollhouse room because of the staircase |
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| People in long-distance relationships should get these! |
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| So very inspired by this story |
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| This is not a promotional picture, this is really what the weather/storms area looks like when you walk in! |
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| Avalanche |
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| Holding a "ball of energy" while learning tai chi |
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| Hamster wheel |
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| This was the most meaningful and memorable part for me. Beautiful and heart-wrenching to visually learn more about the mystery of babies and pregnancy. |
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| A simulator picture for dad :) |
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| Bert was beat-boxing in the Whisper Room |
Now for downtown Chicago...
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| My hero, figuring out directions and flight times in Millennium Park |
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| Cornucopia anyone?? Watch out for Cato |
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| THE BEAN! Or should we call it by its proper name? Cloud Gate |
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| Felt like Inception when the sidewalk turns up and keeps going |
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| See the Sawyer Bash t-shirt? Already getting mileage |
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| These are my kind of sculptures, but Bert didn't get them |
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| We watched that little toddler in pink for a while and missed Gwen like crazy. Then a few hours later, we were home! |
What an amazing blessing to celebrate 5 years of marriage and be thankful, hopeful, and excited for the years to come.
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