My good friend from High school and college came over from his vacation in Traverse City with his wife Brandi and his two kids Gordon and Gavin. We went to "Kids Day" down at MI Beach during the Venetian Festival. Everyone had a great time and it was good to see my pal and his family. Here is Joshua feeding a goat with Gavin, Gordon and Jason in the background. Hope to see you guys again soon!
Joshua went on the big inflatable slide that Omega Hang and Shauna Spenceley helped him on. I think he was one of the smallest kids onit - but with their help he did it. Then he wanted to run through the huge inflatable obstacle course. He did so well! I was able to walk near him on the outside and encourage him. Brock Yenglin and Amber Hoffman (two great Chem students I had last year) were inside - there to help him out. Here is Amber holding Joshua. Thanks Guys!
The boys got some "face" painting done... well arm painting for Joshua. He wanted a couple of fireworks put on his arm. Michigan Beach was absolutely gorgeous! You can only see the sky in the background - but the water was the perfect blend of blues and greens.
n the parade after. Although Joshua decided he was done riding when a girl on a "big" bike ran into him. After that I carried him, while he still sat on his bike, for the rest of the parade. It was funny though because he got more cheers while I carried him then when he was riding. I got a few cheers fr
om the dads in the crowd :) I just shouted back, "yea... this is what we do!" It reminds me of how God is always with us... and will pick us up and carry us when we freeze up too.
