This year marked five years of marriage for Judy and me. And it is so satisfying to see our love for each other and happiness together grow to this point. Strongly believing that God has brought us together brings a sense of blessing during our happy times and faith during the challenges.
For our fifth anniversary, we were able to take advantage of needing to go downstate and we spent some time at the Great Wolf Lodge. We wanted to take our kids to the water park. We were thankful that we were able to also enjoy a day of fun with close friends Steph and the Shins. Justin couldn’t make it and Jeff almost made it but needed a long nap to recover after his church business meeting.
Great Wolf Lodge is located in Traverse City, MI. Judy and I fell in love with that city. I think it’s the best city that I’ve been to in Michigan (and Ann Arbor is tough to beat, for me). We got there just in time for the Cherry Festival (cherries are among my favorite fruits).
When we got to the hotel/water park, I asked for a room upgrade and they gave it to us at no extra charge!
The kids had their own “Wolf Den” — that’s where Manu slept.
This is how the inside looked. They had a few slides that we were able to go on and a jungle-gym type thing, with a lazy pool, and a lot of cool kids things. The kids, unfortunately, were afraid of the kid’s slides (even though they like slides at parks, etc.)
I know that this looks like we’re playing video games. But we’re not. I’m teaching Many how to ride a motorcycle. It just so happens that this motorcycle simulator is in an arcade.
Micah riding with his friend Alvin (from Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Me and the boys getting ready to hit the pools.
Amazing how two little boys can change the lives of two grown adults. We love you, Manu and Micah, more than you’ll ever know.
I knew that you were the best spouse anyone could ask for, Judy. But I didn’t know you would be so much better than I ever could have imagined. Thanks for giving me the happiest years of my life! I love you.