Cars and weddings

We actually had a whole day without plans today, so we took advantage of it and headed downtown to check out the AutoRama at DeVos Hall. Normally, this is something that we're really not all that into, but we thought it would be a fun way to get out of the house on yet another snowy Michigan day. The cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even bicycles were really quite impressive. These people really put a lot of work into their vehicles.


Jason enjoying the great variety of cars.


Such beautiful cars!

Of course, Jason was particularly drawn to the 1930's, 40's, and 50's "vintage" cars.

Even Hannah had fun checking everything, and everybody, out.

It just so happened that in the hall next door was the GR Bridal Show. Although we're obviously not in the market, I thought it would be fun to check out. Apparently the show only ran through the early afternoon, and by the time we were leaving the car show they were no longer charging admission to the bridal show. Perfect! The three of us headed in and cleaned up on all of the free samples that were available at the booths! You'd think that people would figure that with a baby and wedding bands on both of our hands that we weren't shopping for ourselves, and yet I was amazed (and amused) by how many vendors assumed that we must have been an engaged couple with a baby getting ready for a wedding. After several vendors asked us if we'd like more information, we finally started answering that we already had whatever service they were offering taken care of! I will say that if you're looking for a place to have a wedding, GR would be a great place. There are a ton of vendors with beautiful pictures, great food, and delicious cake (we know first-hand now!).