Nebraska Trip-Part 1-The Wedding

Last weekend, our family spent the weekend in Nebraska. This was our "vacation", and we have been eagerly anticipating our exciting trip!
On Saturday, we went to Omaha for a Micah Nelson and Esther Ulmer's wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony, very God-glorifying and special.
Caroline and I helped in the kitchen during the reception, and had a great time cutting up bananas for Banana Splits!
After the reception, a bunch of families went to the Stangl's house to fellowship.
What a blast! Lots of fun, food, laughter, games, football, Capture the Flag, etc.
We appreciated the Stangl's hospitality and enjoyed our time with the other families who stayed there as well.
On Sunday morning, we worshiped at Millard Alliance Church. Afterwards, a tasty meal, and volleyball!

Coming soon.....part 2 of our great trip!


An excellent prelude was shared by a father and daughter.


Pastor Nelson (Father of the groom)



The lovely mothers-Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Ulmer


Here comes the bride!






Their first Kiss! What a special moment!


The new couple! Mr. and Mrs. Micah Nelson!


Seeing friends! Lizzie Becker and Kelsey Kroeker



The yummy reception-Banana Splits!


Tabitha, Noah, and Elizabeth


The fancy get-away vehicle! It was a total surprise for Esther!


Fun times at the Stangl's! Elizabeth and Micah


What a lovely trio! Caroline, Lydia, and Katy


A group of the girls-All dressed up for church!


Some of the boys! Gotta love some of those expressions!

Texas Trip

Our family enjoyed a brief weekend get away to Texas a few weeks ago.
Mom's (Tisha) Uncle Bob was getting married, and we had the pleasure of attending!
Although our time was short, it was wonderful to spend it with our family! (immediate and extended!)

View from our hotel.


On Friday night after the rehearsal, we all went out to dinner at a pizza place.
It also had an arcade room with different games, bowling, etc.

Caroline, Susanna and I went on the Carousel!


Eric, Caroline, and Miles did the Bumper Cars!


On Saturday, we spent the morning at an amazing store called "IKEA"
Since it was a Swedish based store, we felt literally "Right at Home" since Lindsborg is "Little Sweden"
Aside from lots of home decor and other fun things that were very low-priced, they also had a tasty restaurant, where we all ate for $20!!



Here we are standing in front of Stockholm!


Yummy ice cream cones!


Miles and Zach waiting for the wedding to begin!


Paige and Susanna!


The wedding couple!


After the wedding, we went out to a Mexican place,
right across from our hotel, to eat.
They made fresh Guacamole while we hungrily watched!


Ride 'em Cowgirl! All throughout dinner, Susanna
kept asking to go ride the horse! We usually don't
ride them, but Susanna loved it!


On Sunday, we attended a church that seated 3000 people!
The service was excellent, and we enjoyed worship there.