Michigan, Part I

Last week, we spent the week in Grand Haven, Michigan.  It was the first time Jim had been there since 2005.  I have gone up with the kids the past few years, but it was so much better this time!  I apologize for all the pictures in this post.  I took over 650 pictures on our trip, so it was hard to choose which ones to post.

We had some chilly days, and some warm days.  Even on the chilly days the kids wanted to go in the lake.  Jack is wearing jeans and Caeleigh is wearing a sweatshirt, but that didn't stop those two 4-year-olds from going in the lake up to their chests.

The deck was a nice place to relax, have a snack, and enjoy the lake view.

Jim "relaxed" by reading radiology books.

We had some nice sunsets.

 Here is the college/high school crew:

A delicious tradition: Ice cream at Miss Lisa's.

We took Jack to a Family Fun Center while Patrick napped one afternoon.  He (and Jim) had fun in the batting cages.

 Then, they rode the go karts.

Jack got to ride a kiddie go kart by himself.  He rode a few feet before the employee climbed on the side to help him steer.

One morning, we walked down the pier.

Then we went into town for breakfast and shopping.  Jim was excited to find a guitar shop!

On another morning, we went into town for a trolley ride.  The boys waited patiently for it to arrive.

Well, they waited patiently for a few minutes and then ran around.

Trolley!

More beach time: