Sam's first visit to MI!

We just spent a great, extended weekend in MI visiting with family and friends. Sam got to meet his Great Grandma Smith (who is 95 years his senior!), his Great-Aunt Joyce, his Great Grandpa Barker & Great Grandma Trudy, his "Aunts" Jane & Lisa and he got to see his cousins Luke and Taylor and Aunt Stacey and Uncle Matt again...whew! He even got to go to the beach for the first time! What a fun-filled trip!

Hannah and Ellie had a great time too...soaking up Grandma and Papa's attention and playing with their cousins. We're already looking forward to our next visit in a few weeks! Oh how we LOVE summer!

Hannah, Sam and Great Grammy Smith


Sam and Grammy


Sam and Great Grandpa Barker


Hannah showing Grandpa Barker how to maneuver the Leapster!


Check out the double chin on this boy!! He is definitely growing! :O)


Sam's 1st time on the beach! He was highly impressed, as you can see!


This is how we spent Saturday night...sitting by the windows watching the nasty storm roll in over the lake! It was quite spectacular!


Ellie and Luke playing a duet.


The newest Giere member...


Ellie-Boo


H-Monkey