Tri Ponds 2011

4 Families + HOT weather = a great time camping!!

We camped close to the petting zoo....the kids LOVED all the animals!! they got to pet and feed them everyday.



Jenn and Holli on craft duty with the girls.


Paul playing playdough with Caleb and the girls on a rainy afternoonthe cheering section for the dads playing a friendly game of horseshoes.

Tri Ponds is a great campground!! They have clean, grassy lots. Clean bathrooms. A pool and swimming pond to keep cool, and tons of activities to keep the kids entertained!

The Visitors

We were so excited to find out that Eric's brother, Dan and his family were coming to visit earlier this month. We were even more excited to find out that were able to stay with us!!

Dan and his wonderful wife Adry and their 4 boys ages 5-11 drove from Stockton, CA and stayed in Michigan for about 2 weeks. There were so many highlights while they were here. Just to name a few... extended family picnics, catching frogs/bugs, Michigan Adventure, ball games and pizza parties, and pool time!

Aaliyah and Abby.... I have this same picture of these 2 for the last 2 years

Dan and Sam in front, Eric and Adrianna in back.

Peter checking out the camp fire

Eric and Brandon

Eric and I took the kids on a walk at the local park. All 4 boys are SOOO well behaved and did great with the girls.

Taking a closer look at the fish

The time they spent here seemed to go way to fast. I know we look forward to their next trip to Michigan! There were so many highlights, I know we enjoyed every minute or their time here.

2nd annual

We just had our 2nd annual trip to Hess Lake!! The guest list included myself, Jackie, Mom and kids joined by my younger sister, Lori and her kids this year. That totals 4 adults and 6 kids, ages 5 and under. This cottage is a 5 bedroom 3 bathroom FULLY FURNISHED house, so there is PLENTY of room for us all.

This years weather did not want to cooperate, rainy and cold the first half of the week. The second half was nice and sunny so we were able to get in our beach days and play outside.

Grandma reading to all 6 grand kids, passing the time while it rained outside.

Getting a little warmer/dryer. Able to be outside but still in sweatshirts

Despite the weather we found things to keep everyone busy and happy most of the time. I look forward to next year with everyone.... and maybe some additions to the group.