We had an amazing time in Michigan. Chuck took us back to his hometown for his family reunion. I had never been to Michigan or met any of his extended family on the Konopaski/Bongiovanni side. We fit right in!! We drove Thursday 12 hours and stayed with his cousin Sarah and her family in Northville. That was so much fun staying with them. On Friday we hung out with them and they invited us to the Tiger game. We had Suite tickets (perfect for the kids). Although the Tigers lost (boo hoo) we had a fun time and got some Tiger's gear and Chuck finally got to see a game at Comerica Park and cheer with the home team. YAY!! On Saturday we headed to the park for the Bongiovanni Reunion. It was so nice meeting all the family. All the cousins are so nice. We had a great time eating and playing. Oh at the end a huge storm came through. We all who were still there probably like 50 people huddled together under the ramada while it downpoured and blew wind and lightning for like 20 mins. It was scary yet amazing all at the same time. Then everyone was still wanting to visit so we headed over to Chuck's Uncle Mike's home. He has 16 acres and a ton of animals. The kids had so much fun playing with the animals and exploring. I wish we had some land like that..the kids would never be bored. Brayden got to ride on the horse...we didn't get a picture because while he was on the horse Kylan and one of the teen cousins had an acident on the tire swing. The rope broke on the swing and they both fell off the tire. Kylan hurt his head and privates but he was ok within 30 mins and back to playing around. He still has a bruise on his leg but he is ok!! It then started storming again out there and we sat around in blankets and visited. Then Sunday we had breakfast with Aunt Dolly and the Grandparents and then us mom's took the kids to make cars at the mall, while Chuck and most of the adults played golf. By the way Chuck's team came in last...he got tissues and bandaids for the last place award. And then Sunday night we headed over to Cousin Cindy's to keep the Reunion going. It was so nice to visit and learn about Chuck's family.
If we could we would move there. Northville is a beautiful place and chuck would love to have tickets to all the sports venues.
On Monday we headed home but we had to hit the Detroit Lion's Training Facility in Allen Park and watch the Lions practice. That was too cool!! The boys got some autographs and Chuck got to meet the Coach and sit with the home team again. He really loves his Detroit teams!!
We had a great trip home. 12 hours again...but the boys were great and the scenery was beautiful. I have now been through West Virginia and Ohio. I really love the East Coast!!
Enjoy the photos...Sorry there are so many!!!
~Shana
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I have to say, I'm extremely impressed that your boys were all good on such a long car ride! We drove to Idaho from AZ in June, to visit Joe's family, and Ethan was pretty good, but I wouldn't say I'd want to do it often!
Isn't so nice to visit family and new places?
What a fun family trip! It's too bad you couldn't get the pic of Brayden on the horse, were happy Kylan made it through his ordeal!
Wow, you have been a traveling woman! What a great opportunity for your family.
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