The Grand Rapids Symphony Picnic Pops

Every so often, we get invited to special events hosted by Taylor University Alumni and Friends.  This time we decided it would be fun to attend the Picnic Pops.  We also thought it would be fun to go with some new Taylor "friends" as well. 

Jessica has this friend, Meggie, that also graduated in 2008 from Taylor University.  She too lives in the DC area and is a busy busy girl just like Jess.  (We moms say our girls are made from the same mold!)  We also found out she is dating a guy named Andrew, who is also from Philadelphia!  That is where Jess' Andy is from as well!  So funny!

Meggie's mom, Cindy, and I actually got acquainted through Twitter.  Funny, right!  One day, we agreed to meet for lunch and the rest is history.  So, being that Cindy and her husband, Bill, are also Taylor Friends, we decided it would be nice to see if they wanted to go along to the Picnic Pops Event. 

Both couples packed a picnic lunch and lawn chairs to sit on.  We had our picnic and sat with the Taylor Alumni and Friends that were in attendance.  Our host for the evening was Marty Songer, who did an amazing job per usual for these events. 

We ate our picnic supper and then listened to an amazing concert by the Grand Rapids Symphony, ending with the 1812 Overture and fireworks timed perfectly along with the rising of the full moon over the horizon.  Beautiful! 

 
(I have to add that Cindy knows how to pack and serve snacks.  She goes all out with nice plates and matching napkins and festive bowls.  So cute!)

Since Keith and I had never been to one before, Bill drove.  He said it was kind of tricky getting in and out as for parking.  He did an amazing job, as we didn't have to wait very long at all and we were on our way home.  Thanks Bill and Cindy for such a lovely evening!