Sunday and Monday with family and future family

On Sunday...

... we joined worship with the Elgin Campus of Harvest Bible Chapel where Carl's son, Scott, is on staff...

... a little after-service discussion.

Scott and Kristin had invited us over for lunch...

... so we got to visit family a bit more while there!

On Monday evening, we drove into Chicago to meet up with Steve and Shay, and to have the opportunity to have dinner with Shay's parents.

The happy couple -- Shay and Steve

"The Perch Kitchen and Tap"

The restaurant was within easy walking distance from Steve and Shay's apartment.

Shay's mom, Reni, and her partner, Ron

The families - with Shay's dad, Dave, in the middle back of the group.

It was nice to get to meet Shay's parents and to visit with the families in advance of Steve and Shay's big day on Thursday!