Fireworks

A few weeks back a group of us got together to have pizza at Whistle Stop park followed by a trip for ice cream and then headed over to watch fireworks in Cutlerville for Cutlerville days. My kids have never seen fireworks before. Megan hated it and Abby loved them and still talks about them all the time. I can't wait for her to see them again next weekend!

This is a happy group of people!

Audra and Abby enjoying their front row seats at the fireworks.

Sunday Sun

Jackie and Chase keeping an eye on the kids

Today was such a nice day so after church and naps, a group of us decided on a trip to the lake.

Gun Lake was the destination, so with snacks and suits packed we headed south. Megan decided sand and lake water was not her thing and wanted to sit on my lap for the first hour of our trip. Thank goodness she got over that or it will be a long summer for her and me. The lake was already bath temperature, the kids loved it. The guys then headed out to pickup pizza for supper while the kids finished swimming. After dinner one of the dads bartered a deal so all the kids could take a trip down the HUGE blow-up slide they had set-up. Most of the kids thought it was great.

Some of the adults having pizza. Note the big water slide we are about to takeover!
Abby was #2 down and loved it! She would have gone again and again. Addie waiting patiently for her turn.
Megan was the last to go, thanks to Brent for looking like the bad guy making the uncertain 2yr old go down...she really did like it once it was all over.

Memorial Weekend

The weather was a little wet to start the weekend, but by Monday the sun was out and it was HOT!! It was so nice that Eric had the whole weekend off to spend some time with the family. We started the weekend with a 2.5hr drive North to Houghton Lake with about 10 others for a day trip to the cabin on Saturday. The day was filled with a lot of relaxation and outdoor fun with friends. Sunday we spent the whole day with just our family, haven't done that in a while, and then Monday we met Mike and Jackie and kids at the Wayland park to play and then watch the Wayland parade. Did I mention I LOVE long weekends when Eric is home!!

Megan pretending her truck is a rocket ship to the moon while relaxing at the cabin

Eric and Abby talking a jog down the trail at the cabin.

Triple trouble at the Wayland park Monday morning before the parade

Waiting patiently in the HOT HOT HOT sun

Megan showing her excitement with her classic smile