Birthday Celebration- Jessica

 

Jessica Laine recently had a 40th Milestone birthday.

(Thanks to mother-in-law Kathy Meier

 for the sash and tiara.)

It took a bit of planning and alot of helpers for 

three moms of 10 kiddos 

to be gone for a one night getaway.

We flew in Sara from Virginia and scooped up

 the Michigan classroom teachers after school.

Jessica had mentioned that a quick family trip

 to Holland, Michigan was a favorite.

 She didn't get to spend enough time

 in that cute town.

Time to go back.

Sisters took care of decorating 

and we had some fun gifts to open.

Laura hand carved a stencil block 

and custom printed a beautiful towel for each of us.  

We found a great Hampton Inn for overnight

and started the day with a special birthday gift.

Vintage Culver butterfly glasses for the win.

(the 22K gold just makes them sparkle)

We had our "vintage eyes"

 all ready for the adventure.

I had researched for the best stores 

on the Antique Trail.

We were able to find some great spots

 in this picturesque and well-kept town.

Here is the list of our favorites:

Not So Shabby Marketplace

Downtown Antiques

Seedlings Boutique

 We had to try out this last one

-just because. We were in Holland after all.

The Wooden Shoe Antique Mall

We found great prices and LOTS

 of Pyrex goodies on our hunt.

I had a "scoop" from a friend for a great lunch spot.

Waverly Stone Gastropub.

Innovative cocktails and a yummy menu were a hit.

 

Thanks to Visual Faith® Ministry Team Coach- 

Beth Foreman for meeting us 

at their "family restaurant".  

Son-in law Andrew Westerlund and his father 

are the chef duo who design the creative dishes

 in this downtown delight.

waverly stone pub

A whole lot of laughing, a wee bit of fun,

and some really great memories for our day.

More shopping and we tried out 

a great coffee spot for an afternoon pick me up.

We spent some time just hanging out by the water.

(Holland is right off Lake Michigan.)

We finished out the day with 

ice cream treats at the cutest spot.

Home of the Tommy Turtle Sundae.

captainsundae

What a blessings are these 3 daughters.

Sara, Jessica, and Laura. (L to R)

We certainly had fun celebrating you- Jessica.

We pray that the next decade is just as awesome.

May the Lord bless you!

A special shout out to dads and Papa 

who helped watch the troops for our getaway day.