We're getting close!!

Team Bob-Lo is happy to report that all plans for the reunion are coming together nicely.

A few reminders:

1. Pre-party starts Friday night at 7pm. (S'mores and bonfire for anyone who is already in town)
2. Saturday, come anytime after 12:00pm: 

• Hot dogs/chips/etc available for lunch
• Taco Bar Fiesta at 6pm  
• We will have a keg, wine, lemonade, and water--bring anything else you might want!

We have rented a giant inflatable water slide for Saturday--please bring suits and towels for the kids (or yourselves...it's big enough for adults!)

Hattie's Address: 

8864 Salem Farms Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178

Call or text if you get lost or need something: 734-812-8261

If you are going to be in town early or staying longer, here are a few kid friendly things to keep you occupied in the area: 

• Ann Arbor Hands On Museum (kinda pricey, but a good indoor activity if it’s extra hot)
• UofM Natural History Museum (very cheap--maybe free--esp good for dinosaur lovers)
• Great playground at County Farm Park
• Detroit Zoo (about 45 min east of Ann Arbor) or Toledo Zoo (1 hour south)
• Silver Lake Beach  in Pinckney (about 20 min north of Ann Arbor)
• Kensington MetroPark (free farm center/petting zoo, nature center w/ hiking trails, splash pad beach)
• The Henry Ford Museum and/or Greenfield Village (definitely a full day trip)

Lodging Updates

Lodging Updates

Thanks for your patience, everyone!  

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn North in Ann Arbor. Code Name: Festerling

Phone: 734-996-4444

Rates vary depending on the night but go: $139/129/129/134

The hotel is about 15 min from our house and the closest Ann Arbor hotel you'll find. There are hotels in the other direction (Novi) that are similar distance/price, but there isn't as much to do in that area. 

You are all still 100% welcome to camp in Hattie/Patrick's backyard (or check out the formal campground listed in the last post). Just let Hattie know asap if you're going to be camping at our place.

We are still planning on the schedule in the post below! Let me know if you have any other questions and get a family headcount to Hattie as soon as you can. I don't need to know who or specifics--just #s of adults and kids by Head Festerling  (Example:  Lois will have 6 adults and 2 kids attending).

It's Pyramid Time!

Team BobLo needs you to save the date: 

July 8-10 for Festerling Family Reunion #2

Pack your party hats and get your pyramid skills in order. Here's what you need to know right now:

Location: Hattie and Patrick's house  8864 Salem Farms Drive, South Lyon, MI  (right outside of Ann Arbor)

Friday, July 8    7:00pm

--S'mores bonfire, singing (of course!)  for anyone who is already in town, BYOB

Saturday, July 10  anytime after 12:00pm

--Hot dogs/chips/etc available for lunch

--Taco Bar Fiesta at 6pm  
--We will have a keg, wine, lemonade, and water--bring anything else you might want

Lodging:

A block of rooms is being reserved at  Hampton Inn Ann Arbor. We will update with the name/price of the block very soon. 

Rustic camping is available in the Maguire's backyard but we need to know ASAP if you're planning to do this so we can figure out if we need porta potties and whatnot. Post in the comments if you're thinking you'd like to camp on site! 

Less rustic (but less convenient) camping is also available about 30 min away at Bruin Lake State Park in the Pinckney Recreation Area

T-shirts:

Instead of ordering one t-shirt this year, we've decided to assign colors to families. Do whatever you'd like but bring your A-game so we can have some colorful photos.  Order customized shirts, match with things you already have, but represent for your Original Festerling:

Bob: Orange

Howard: Red

Roger: Blue

Lois: Green

Linda: Yellow

John: Purple

Make your travel plans and let us know if you're coming by posting in the comments. If you have internet-wary siblings, (*cough* Trudy and Lisa), please spread the word for us!