MI 2011

We recently spent 2 wonderful weeks in MI. There is really so much to tell, as usual, but I'll simply let the pictures do the talking. And, what you'll hear is....we spent A LOT of time on the beach! Don't worry, I was careful and spent 98% of the time under an umbrella...my doctor would be proud. :)

Another gorgeous sunset...

cheese!

goofing off before the beach

finding treasures (big logs & sticks?!)

kayaking on the beautiful lake

some things never change, Ellie loves Grandma's lap!

 Daddy had a special little passenger

Daddy and his kayaking buddies

the kids marching around the sand version of Jericho, singing and marching and helping the 

"walls come tumbling down!"

I love the joy this pictures shows...

Papa playing with the little ones

Happy 4th of July!

s'mores before the fireworks show

we had to keep a lifejacket on this boy, even with small waves...

he was CRAZY in the water! (shocking, I know!)

Sorry these are ALL from the beach...we did, in fact, do other things. 

A quick recap:

*Celebrated my dad's 70th birthday...a few times! Once with the Nederveld and Smith families...and once with a dinner out WITHOUT the kids! (thanks Jackie for babysitting!!!!)

*Visited Holland's Farmer's Market - twice

*Hung out at the Holland Street Festival, held every Thurs. evening

*I had a lovely dinner w/ two amazing girls (thanks J and L!)

Honestly, I guess we were on the beach most of the time. :) It may be the only time I'm up there this summer, so we took advantage of every moment! I'm looking forward to bringing our baby boys there some day too! 

Happy Summer!