What a fun, busy weekend. Started off Friday night with a nice walk to to Dane’s Dairy for our first ice cream treat of the 
new spring. Then up bright and early on Saturday for a day trip Pella to check out the Tulip Time Festival. The tulips did not disappoint. I’m not typically easily impressed by flowers, I was definitely impressed.
There were tons of people, but we got the insiders tour from our good friends, the Harms, who showed us around.
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We sampled some Dutch Letters and bologna on a stick. Anything on a stick always tastes better.
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Turns out we were a bit over dressed, weather-wise. With winter still fresh in our memory, we wore jeans and packed jackets – just in case. Turns out we should have packed shorts and wore sunscreen. Except for AJ, who still loves wearing his hats, we were all burned to a crisp by the end of the day. Can’t complain though- the weather was awesome.
Sunday morning brought homemade necklaces and cards for Kari. Emma played bells at church then across town to mom and Dad G’s house where Dad and I cooked up some steaks and stuff for the moms. Not too bad, if I do say so myself. Got a fun picture of Kaylee out picking “flowers” in the field behind their house.
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Then to Mt. Vernon for their annual “Chalk the Walk” festival to check out the art and add a bit of our own.
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We were all pretty worn out by the end of the weekend…
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but when there’s a smile on Mom’s face, it’s all worth while!!!! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms! You’re the best!
