Last summer when we made our trip to the States we had a Oki friend reunion in Seattle where the Hammer's lived. This time we decided to do it again, but this time in Michigan. The Andrews drove from West Virginia, the Yergler's flew in from Arizona and the Hammer's took a red-eye from Seattle (after Noa was working rounds at the hospital) to arrive the next morning.
It was a great reunion to have everyone (well...except for the Grubbs) together again after two year. What a great feeling to have such good friends that after two years it was like it was only last week we were together.
We enjoyed some pizza and hangout time at Pat and Carol's house before heading up north for the next 5 days.
The house we rented was perfect! It had plenty of space, all the amenities and secluded enough for the crazy kids to run around and make all kinds of noise.
Upon arrival at the house, it was a must to watch the USA World Cup match. Unfortunately they didn't win, but it was fun to cheer them on.
The kids got along amazing! Loved seeing all the sweet faces together again.
Allen holding the newest addition to the Hammer fam, Mila.
The kids had the basement room downstairs to play in and watch movies.
One afternoon before the boys went golfing the girls took a drive into Petosky for some shopping and down time.
The kids helped to make cookies and brownies a couple of days.
The kids loved the big bathtub. They all enjoyed hopping in together to suds up. (Well, expect Jackson...he is getting a little to big for that.)
After most of the kids were in bed the adults were ready for some games each night. We had fun playing games and laughing till our bellies hurt. Noa was the bartender making Old Fashioned for the guys.
These next pictures is Allen's reaction to tasting his first Old Fashioned. My thoughts are he wasn't too much of a fan.
The girls drinking out of their wine sippy cups Mary Ann got for all of us.
The table pretty much sums up our nights...wine, snacks, games and of course Mila's binky.
Each night we went to bed late with a full heart enjoying each others company. Special times!
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