Cottage Weekend

The day after the wedding was over, we all headed over to the Carr family's home for brunch and visiting, and then James and I headed off earlier to the cottage that was being lent to us. What should have been a 30 min trip, took us 1 hour and a half, as we first went the opposite direction for half hour...then after realizing our mistake, and wrong assumed instructions, we headed back, and then spent another hour and a half trying to find the hidden cabin. There was no cell phone service, we didn't have the right cabin number or family name. :) But despite it taking forever, and another crazy thing that occurred that weekend, James and I had some well needed time together in the car with a sleeping child. So God knows. :)

Though the weekend was cold and rainy, we managed to go for a quick 2 minute seedoo ride with Katelyn. :)

I couldn't tell if Katelyn really liked it or not, but it was fun to do it. :)

Daddy and Katelyn reading by the fire.

Nel and I - during our supper on the floor. The meals were so yummy - thanks to the organization of Diane and Nelly. All of us were wisely scheduled to cook and clean up for a certain meal, which worked out really well.

Supper time. Thai Chicken and Rice.

Valerie and Uncle William. There were lots of nieces and nephews in that cottage! It was great to be with Marvin and Marlene again too - they made such a long trek for the wedding.

Sarah and Jordan relaxing together.

Sunday morning breakfast scramble.

Katelyn having cereal with milk - a first for her. She loved it...not sure if that's a great or good thing. I want to make almond milk for her as soon as I get my strainer. :)

Waiting to go to church.

We discovered that we all were wearing black and white for church...and it was not planned. :) A picture had to be taken - but you would never know how cold it was out there.

Sunday dinner - pasta. :) Our buffet table is a upside down shuffle board table on stools.

A funny view of Katelyn playing with Nevin -I think. Learning how to play with other kids is something to work on a bit. :) Sharing never comes easy.

Opa making Katelyn laugh. A few of the guys went to a different borrowed cabin, and Mom and Dad and two relatives from Holland stayed at the previous hotel. But we were all together for most of the delicious meals.

And then it all too suddenly came to an end...a good thing and a bad thing. :) I just had to take a picture of Marvin's well packed van. I want to be like him when I have a bunch more children Lord willing. :) Cool color combo with the suitcases (thanks to Oma Heikoop) and excellent coordination.

Getting ready to leave in our many cars.

Katelyn and I matching. :) Two different tops bought from two separate places, months apart. :)

Daddy sneaked in a picture, but we don't mind too much.

With our hoodies on.

Singing together on the pier/deck before we left.

Auntie Diane and Jordan

Uncle Mark and Jordan. - Cute shot. :) (thanks to Tim)

The cabin that held over 25 of us. :) The weather was rainy and cold almost the whole time that we were there, but at least there was a cozy wood fire that we could enjoy.

Katelyn sleeping. Love the hand on the head. :)

One of the bridesmaids gave me her bouquet which we have been enjoying immensely. :) Even James loved it. :)

Katelyn was such a good girl on the way home. Played with her toys, snacked, slept, sang, and made those adorable toddler noises... :) We got home really late, and went to sleep happy to be HOME.

Home is such a good word - especially when you're with the ones you love.