Summer Vacation

Three years have gone by since we've taken a vacation.

This was our first "real" family of five vacation & it just happened that we vacationed at the same place, Glen Arbor, Michigan with our great friends.

Funny how things change drastically in 3 years.

Three years ago we were weeks away from meeting Harper.

While in Michigan, we found out about her burns & also got our TA ( travel plans). 

Bitter Sweet to say the least.

This year, we made the long haul to MI, driving for 16 hours before reaching our destination.

The kids were awesome in the car watching their new DVD player & movies.

No complaints or tears

The first few days were raining & cold ( high 60's ) but we needed to decompress after the long ride.

The kids had a great time chilling out &  playing outside.

 Enjoying the porch swing

Morning coffee on the front porch

 Playing outside in the dark

 Riding bikes

And just being with friends.

Finally, on day 3, the sun peaked out in the late afternoon.

Bria, Em & I snuck out during the littles nap time & enjoyed the beautiful view of Lake Michigan.

Iphone photos, not great resolution

Later that evening, we went to the beach just to "look" at it since it was a bit chilly.

H & M's first beach experience

Elise & Olivia

We couldn't keep these Michigan babies out of the water, even without their swimsuits.

Because E & O got to swim in their clothes, H wanted to also.

 I can't believe these two, the water was freezing!

More to come, to be continued.....