pure michigan and pure illinois?

first of all, is there a catchy illinois commercial?

i don't think so...it might need one ;)

wow...end of august! crazy! this month has been a blur of family, youth group, friends, flights, car rides, pontoon rides, water, sun, food...

ahhh it was good!

we started off by heading to chicago for a mission trip with the hsyg.

i recommend reading all about here.

some posts are written by the youth...way better than i could have done!

parker spent time with grandma and grandpa schuster.

(i really hope parker comes up with some cute names for the grandparents because writing out and saying grandma and grandpa schuster...deur each time...its too long. just saying....)

post mission trip/fun time with the grandparents, we traveled to michigan to celebrate the marriage

of jillian and drew.

what an amazing wedding.

makes me want to do it all over again.

then the whole deur clan went up to the cottage.

i already posted some pictures from that earlier.

landon and parker...

they are going to be best buds

and get into a lot of mischief

i just know it and can't wait.

brandon then had to fly back and support the family.

what a guy!

he worked and painted the upstairs bedrooms!

pictures to come!

parker and i spent some more time in michigan before heading back to illinois.

mace and parker swimming

grandpa and parker catching water 

fountains are awesome!

post church walk...ahhh!

we had a busy visiting week!

we saw the thills, great-grandma, cousins,

ashley and toby (and family), another wedding...

crazy and fun!

 dinner out with grandpa and grandma

 molly, emma and maddie

 toby and p...only three days apart in age

 beautiful bride!

we finally returned home on sunday evening

and boy does it feel good to be home!