Visitors from Michigan

This past weekend, Mike's parents drove down from Michigan to visit us.



Joshy and I gave Grandpa and Grandma the grand tour of Fairview - we love showing off our small but adorable home town! :-)



We visited the park, where Joshua and Grandpa "horsed" around...I know, I know, I am so NOT funny, but I couldn't resist!



Saturday, we went apple picking at a local orchard. Pictures of that to come in the next post!



We are so thankful to have such wonderful parents! It is so important to us that our children have close relationships with their grandparents, just as Mike and I have always had with ours. We have both been blessed with wonderful families and we thank God for you all each and every day!

Love and blessings,
Mike, Krys and Joshua

Muted Mondays: Labor Day Weekend

Muted Mondays: My New Tree Swing

Spaghetti time!

Tonight, Joshua tried spaghetti for the first time!



This is a standard dish in our household, and of course, he loved it!



Phew! Getting full!



It's so GOOD, Mommy!



Gnawing on a piece of garlic bread. A spaghetti dinner isn't complete without the garlic bread!



What mess, Mom? After dinner, Daddy whisked him away for a bath while Mommy cleaned up the kitchen. Everything needed a good scrubbing (including the kid!), but it was well worth it. Now he and my kitchen are squeaky clean!

Well, that's it on our end. Happy last day of August (wait, WHAT?)!

Love and blessings,
The Hollemans

Home Sweet Home

To see photos of our new home, click the link below.

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We are really loving this town, the church, and especially the people. Yesterday, a neighbor stopped by to bring cookies fresh out of the oven...YUM!



One of the ladies of the church made this for Joshua...isn't it adorable? He LOVES it...it's so cute to watch him snuggle that little puppy up to his face!

Well, friends, sorry this post is so short, but we have LOTS to do today, both indoors and out. Love you all!

M, K & JJ

A Warm Welcome

When we arrived in Fairview on Tuesday, this was in our front yard. So thoughtful!



We dropped our things off at the house and set out on a walk around the town to get acquainted. Of course, we had to stop and play on the playground!



After our walk, Joshua helped us unpack a few things.



He has been having so much fun in his new pool - what a great way to keep cool!



My parents drove in on Wednesday to help us unpack and get organized. They brought Joshy this new wagon - he loves it!



Hanging out with Daddy on the front porch.



Passed out with Grandpa after a long day of unpacking.



Our family.



Grandpa gives great piggy back rides!



We are having fun getting settled in!



Tomorrow we plan to do the majority of our decorating, so pics of the inside of the house will be posted soon! Love to you all!

The Hollemans

To Tide You Over

Typically, my Monday posts are "Muted Mondays," but today requires words.



Today is our last day as Michiganders...tomorrow we become...Illinoisians? Illini? Illinoisers?



Our Internet access in the next few weeks will probably be limited, so these pictures are to tide you over until my next post, which may not occur until September.



We have loved living in Michigan these past 2 years. It has been our home, the place where so many of our family and friends reside, the birthplace of our firstborn.



But, we are also SO EXCITED for what God has in store for us in Illinois! We can't wait to make new friends and to build a life there. Our new adventure begins TOMORROW! Glory to God!

Love you all so much! Blessings!

Mike, Krys and Joshua