Saturday, May 8th, Tulip time in Holland and celebration

Candice is graduating from Hope College tomorrow and we drove to Holland today to catch the last day of the Tulip festival. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate and it was way too cold and windy to go to the parade, even though they held it. Because of the weather, the tulips had bloomed early and most of them had already dropped their petals.
Still, you get this group of people together and a good time will surely be had by all!The first place we hit was Red Robin for lunch and had the onion rings...oh yum!!! (Excuse the strange face my mother-in-law is making.)After a belly full of burgers and fries, we walked a little downtown Holland and then went to the Dutch market place, because frankly it was getting into the 30's outside.
I think Candice is making the sad face because the little Dutch boy has a heavy load to carry!!

Sister love!!!

We watched the Dutch dancers for a short while until our toes froze off and then headed back to the hotel before going out for dinner. We went to a spot downtown that has awesome food and then the five girls stayed with Candice's best friend from school and her family for Martini night. Chuck agreed to be our DD and we had such a great time talking and laughing.
Never knew I could do this, but I guess my talents have no bounds!!!It was such fun to have us together, that's me and my two girls, my sister and my sister in law. A good pic except for Chris' eyes are closed!!