Michigan. A yearly (mostly) tradition for our Monroe family. The Lake. Ahhh.....
Well, this year, there wasn't as much "ahhhh...."ing, but instead there was a lot of "brrrr...."ing. Yes, clouds, rain, low temps. All of that equaled very minimal beach time, to our dismay.
So, in short, since the week went by quickly, I'll simply share some photos from the visit. It was great to see some family, but sad to sit inside for so much of the trip. Thankfully we did take a few excursions (to the craft fair, to the Green Bush Brewery in Sawyer, to the Lighthouse for shopping, to Three Floyds in Indiana to meet up with some buddies, and of course to Redamaks). Oh, and PS - Benjamin LOVED the beach. He wasn't quite sure what to make of all the sand and waves at first, but after a bit, he couldn't get enough of them! He even loved going to the sand bar with us to be tossed around in the water. It was awesome. That made me even more angry with the crappy weather. :(
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| so thankful he behaved on the flight! |
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| still a little under the weather when we arrived... |
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| ...but feeling better quickly! |
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| our cottage for the week... |
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| Benjamin got his own room for the week |
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| Making her faves - old fashions |
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| meeting up with Chicago friends |
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| running into an old DC friend at the Lighthouse! |
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| heading out into the water! |
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| burying benjamin! |
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| Happy birthday America!! |
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| our 4th of july fireworks watch post |
And of course, the morning we leave:
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| checking out some of great gram's old pictures |
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| seeing some friends before we go! |
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| "riding" grampa's scooter! |
That looks like so much fun! It's just too bad that you didn't get any really great shots of Benjamin on the beach with a cute 4th of july themed tube and sunset pictures and ...oh wait. YOU DID! Good capturing the memories!!! :)
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