Cincinnati Visit

Last week we went to Cincinnati to see the family and work.

Monday: We drove to Cinti. Rose did awesome and totally rocked it – 9:15.
Tuesday: I went to work, Susan and the kids went to the art museum.
Wednesday: Everyone had a snow day, but I went in to work. The Donleys and Beinkempers came to Mar-Mar and Be-Bob’s for some sledding. For dinner we went to the Herrels’.
Thursday: I went to work. Susan and the kids went to the aquarium. We had dinner at Skyline with the Romans, but Susan stayed home with Rose and Lu because Lucia was not feeling well.
Friday: I took the day off and Susan went to observe at the Cincinnati Waldorf School preschool. In the evening many Hyland and Appels came to Mar-Mar and Be-Bob’s for dinner.
Saturday: Drove home. Rose rocked it again – 8:55. Good to be home. We actually took Mari to the Dr right when we got home because a rash she had was not looking good. Turned out to be OK. 🙂

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Grand Haven, Day 7

Today was the coldest and windiest. We hit Rosy Mound for a hike in the morning, bowling in Muskegon in the afternoon, dinner, ice cream at the Pump House, and then one last Musical Fountain.

 

Pump House Photo Booth
Pump House Photo Booth

 

Grand Haven, Day 6

Today was another day spent away from the beach. In the morning we hit the local mini golf course. I think the Herrels were here nearly every day, but this was the only time for us.

In the afternoon we walked to the pier and took a trolley tour of Grand Haven. At the end of the trolley tour we received an ice cream token for Culver’s, so after dinner at Clover Bar (pizza) we headed to Culver’s for some ice cream. From there the Herrels headed home for bed and we hit the dance on the riverwalk. We were all tired so we had to just listen to the musical fountain from our house as we played cards.

It was wavy!
It was wavy!

Grand Haven, Day 5

Today the weather cooled off and we spent some more time hanging out at the house and exploring downtown. Each of the kids also got their souvenir shirt.

 

Grand Haven, Day 4

Today was projected to be the last hot, dry day, so we spent the first half of the day at the beach. In the afternoon we hung out at the house and went for a bike ride to a nearby park. We enjoyed a late dinner on the patio at Snug Harbor, hit Captain Custard for ice cream night 2 of 5, and then the Herrels joined us for the Musical Fountain.

This afternoon someone discovered a bocce ball set and also another tossing game in the shed. These were frequently used during any downtime. Also, this evening at Captain Custard Elliot, Mari, and Andrew got to try out a Segway that the owners user to run errands along the riverwalk.

 

 

 

Grand Haven, Day 3

Today we headed to Mark’s a little earlier, as most of my college friends were heading home. Then we stayed at the beach nearly all day. Some locals were kind enough to give Mari and Andrew a surfing lesson. They both managed to get up and make it a few feet, before the waves teetered out.

Dinner was at the house, with the Herrels, and then in the evening we went out for ice cream and our first taste of the Grand Haven Musical Fountain, which became a nightly tradition.

Grand Haven, Day 2

Grand Haven, Day 1

I guess there is no ‘Day 0’ when you are on vacation. It is either the day before or the first day.

Today we drove from Portage, IN, to our house in Grand Haven. The Herrels beat us there. After getting settled in to the house we headed to Mark’s to meet up with my college friends.

Omaha with the Foley-Murphys

Yesterday Susan, Andrew, Mari, and Lucia headed to Omaha to meet up with the Foley-Murphys at the Durham Museum. They enjoyed exploring and especially enjoyed going through an old train.

Where were Elliot and I? Andrew had to leave the Christmas gathering early because he was not feeling well, Mari was sick the next day, and Elliot got it just as we were supposed to be heading west. Bummer.

Andrew, Susan, Mari, Lucia, Jack, Grace, Andrea, and John
Andrew, Susan, Mari, Lucia, Jack, Grace, Andrea, and John

Thanksgiving in Cincinnati

This past week we headed to Cincinnati for the week. I went to work for a few days and then it was on to Thanksgiving festivities. It was a good, busy visit. We arrived Saturday night and got settled in. On Sunday we headed to church with Mar-mar and then hung out around the house. Monday night was dinner at the Caf at Xavier and then we headed to a Men’s basketball game. Both are always highlights.

Dinner at the Caf
Dinner at the Caf
Hangin with D'Artagnanc
Hangin with D’Artagnan

Tuesday night we had dinner with the Romans and then the Herrels on Wednesday. Thursday was Thanksgiving breakfast, dinner with my parents and the Donleys, and then we watched The Sound of Music. On Friday Lucia and I went for a hike with Be-Bob, Jill, and Madelyn while Susan and the kids hit Ikea. Dinner was the traditional Friday night LaRosa’s.