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Midwest trip

A 18-day adventure by Cari Read more
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  • Trip start
    May 29, 2025
    Cari KrippnerMidwest tripTraveler
    2You know you landed in Moline when you see the Deer (for John Deer)
    And of course Whitey'sI went to the Y frequentlyI really liked their signsALL Y's are my happy placesGreat nephew found a toadHere's your cane!I love my pink cast! It was off in 2 weeksGreat grandma frequently seen readingBusy babiesSelf portrait (I gave her my phone to take pictures)Ben's Present made by sister and sister in lawTons of people meant tons of foodNewest Lego creationAction photoCool sleeping bags. Do they come in adult sizes?Lots of blond headed cousins

    Week 1

    May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 63 °F

    First week 40+ people came to celebrate Ben Schoonmaker's ordination to the priesthood. Every meal had over 30 people with joyous laughter and 20+ children playing. Happiness abound!

  • Cari KrippnerMidwest tripTraveler
    Ordination in Peoria, IL
    It was a Full House1My very happy godsonProfessing obedienceWe took over an entire restaurant afterwardsFirst Mass on Sunday at St. MarysBlayze and Beckett were altar serversKnights of Columbus were thereMaggie and Kevin were proud parents1I remember Ben being this young!What a beautiful momentI love the look I got from Blayze!So proud of the years of seminary, prayers and hard work to get to this day1Maggie, Ben and KevinMore celebrations1Maggie found a book already written and bought 100 copies for every family

    Ben's Ordination and First Mass

    May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    I will never forget the smile on my godson's face the day he became a priest. His first Mass in the church he grew up in was packed with people who were his "Family", many who had driven days to see him.

    I can be skeptical about today's church but Ben really fits his calling and you can tell every time you look at his face.    Read more

  • Cari KrippnerMidwest tripTraveler
    Ben celebrated Mass outdoors
    Celebrating Mass outdoorsThe "New Property" shared by the familiesGreat place to have dinnerOn a stumpExploreRide bikesTake the family for a rideGramma Maggie readingGreat grandma Mary ReadingThe oldest and the youngestAugustana's ChapelNothing Runs like a DeereThe Mighty MississippiCindy and our friend, Diana, on the Channel Cat1Cindy, Mom, and Cari in Galena, ILGalina FallsBarn SwallowsFirst blessings from BenMy favorite Midwest bird, CardinalDiana driving a combine

    Last week

    May 27, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F

    On the last week we went out to a large property that all the families bought, had Mass and a meal and watched the children explore. It's a wonderful place that is full of dreams for future development and building only 15 minutes from their house. Maggie and everyone left for Ohio on vacation for a week.

    Cindy and our friend, Diana, flew out and we took Mom on a Staycation to a fancy hotel by the Mississippi for a couple of days and then to Galena, IL for the rest of the week. It was a chance to show Diana the highlights of the Quad Cities: Augustana College, where Cindy and I met, the Farm, where Cindy grew up, and the Mississippi River.

    It was a great trip!    Read more

    Trip end
    June 15, 2025
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