Trip to WI

Over the weekend we took a trip to WI to visit Grandpa and Grandma Voogt.  It was a fun trip, even if it did have a rough ending.

We left Friday morning and took the Lake Express ferry across Lake Michigan.  Both kids did great on the way there.  Rebecca spent most of the boat ride coloring and doing her workbook.

We got to the farm around 3pm WI time.  We got settled and took some time to explore the farm.  Rebecca enjoyed seeing the tiny kitties and helping Grandpa collect eggs.  Abram wanted to join, but the rooster and cows were being a bit too noisy for a sleeping baby.  Of course Rebecca made a mad dash for Grandma's toys the instant we got there...and spent most of her time in the office playing.

Saturday morning we went to a nearby park.  Rebecca had fun running around with Grandma while Grandpa and Daddy got to bat and play catch. 

Here is how Abram and Mommy spent the trip to the park :) 

After lunch, play time and good naps we went to Frogg's for ice cream.  It was a little melty, but Rebecca enjoyed her twist cone with sprinkles as always.

 After ice cream we played, did baths, had dinner and settled down for the night.

Sunday morning we went to church and then had a yummy grilled chicken lunch.  After lunch we packed up and started the trip home.  We stopped at a park near the ferry to stretch and have a picnic dinner.  It was a nice park right on the lake and of course Rebecca thoroughly enjoyed playing.

Then we boarded the ferry.  We expected to put the kids in their jammies, have a snack and fall asleep.  Unfortunately the lake was pretty rocky from a storm that had gone through.  So the boat was really rocking.  We managed to get Rebecca in her jammies and Abram fed just before the down side of the trip began...Rebecca started crying and then threw up all over.  One of the crew members helped us clean up and gave us some cold water and bags.  Daddy took Abram and Rebecca did not leave Mary's lap for the rest of the trip.  Which included 3 more crying/puking episodes :(  I think everyone on the boat felt bad for us.  One lady was making hair bows and gave one to Rebecca to try to cheer her up.  Mary was definitely not feeling the best either but managed to keep it together by sucking on candy and drinking ginger ale (the crew member gave us that as well when he saw how pale Mommy was).  Rebecca was so worn out that she did finally fall asleep with about an hour left in the boat ride.  And Abram slept in Daddy's arms (so thankful he didn't get sick!!).  Needless to say we were all very happy when the boat ride was over.  We got in the car and made the drive home.  Everyone (except Daddy) slept on the way home too.  We got home around midnight and got the kids in bed/got things unpacked a bit.  Mommy and Daddy got to bed around 1:30am.  What a long day!

Today we are just taking it easy.  Hopefully Rebecca will be feeling better and we can get her rehydrated.  And we'll be doing lots of laundry :P  Hopefully Rebecca's blanket (her blanket we bought for her before she was born) isn't ruined.

As always we enjoyed our time on the farm and seeing Grandpa and Grandma.  But we are very happy to be home and may not be riding on the ferry again for a while.