July 23 - 25: Davies Family Weekend at a Best Western

This is the second year we've had a Davies family reunion at the Best Western in Grand Rapids.  Both times we've been fortunate enough to have Aunt Elise and Uncle Jono (pictured on the right...Aunt Elise is holding Brielle) in town from Williams Lake, British Columbia.  It's always good to see them, as short and sweet as our time together tends to be.  We also were glad to spend one evening with Great-Grandma Davies from Holland (see picture below; with Grandma & Grandpa Davies)! 

The hotel has a pool which is great fun, especially for the kids.  Koen and Tysen had a wonderful time showing off their newly acquired swimming skills and enjoyed playing with cousin Isaac. 

We also spent time at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum.  Koen and Tysen were there earlier this summer, but still loved going back.  They even saw things we had missed during our first visit -- the train table and bee hive being the favorites. 

Within two hours of arrive home after the hotel weekend, Koen and Tysen took off with Daddy, Uncle Jono, Auntie Elise, Grandpa D., and Grandma D. for the Tinklenberg Reunion in Minnesota!  A whirlwind weekend!