SO I haven't been camping all summer. Eli
I have been so busy doing life that I haven't done one of the things I enjoy the most about summer. We planned this trip last minute, last week on a beautiful summer day.

Carter

And wouldn't you know it when the day comes to camp it's 90 degrees outside. When you tent camp with 3 young boys that can be a bit of a bummer!!

I went into the trip knowing Eli would be a dirty mess from head to toe and I had to be okay with that.Ethan

All together we had a great time. The boy's had fun playing. We roasted dogs over the fire and went for a drive (really just to sit in the air conditioning for a minute) to get ice cream. I could go on and on about all of the seeming miss hap's for the day.
The trip wouldn't be complete without what was going to happen in the morning, around 5 am I woke up to thunder and lightening. Of course I didn't put the rain shield on because it wasn't supposed to rain. As I listen to the storm get closer, I woke Trish up and we decided to pack up and get the heck out of dodge before the rain hit. As I drove west toward the highway the rain came and I breathed a sigh of relief in the comfort of my dry, cool car.

It would be as memorable of a trip if the crazy stuff didn't come!!! Maybe next time we will go earlier in the season and try to avoid the heat.

Grace and peace.

A night to remember

Justin didn't have school a few weeks ago on a Monday when he usually does so we went to Holland. First for dinner at Fricanos, yum yum. Then we went to Collins park to play a little bit. We kinda stumbled upon the park as we where driving. So we played and walked and then played some more before we headed home. It was a nice change of pace from our busy life!!!

Grace and Peace.
Have a great weekend making great memories!!!

O happy day's

Now these are in no particular order.

ENJOY!!!!!

This was our trip to the Allegan Antique market. I found an amazing trunk for the basement. Justin had as much fun as I did. I was searching for antiques and unique finds and he was in search of food. Elephant ears and FRESH squeezed lemonade. He also found Tops baseball cards still in the original box. I consider this a win/win day!!!!

Our anniversary. A day on the links. It was fun but I am a long way from where I used to be out here. Justin kept telling me to relax and enjoy the day. And yes, I will do that, as soon as he relaxes while watching the Tigers and the "terrible coaching staff"

The boy's reading to "Eli" in MO. I think they were into it more then he was. Just sayin.

The first fruits from the garden!!!!

Byron Days. We road the bike to watch the parade, as it was just down the street. Eli had a great time watching the horses and the tractors. A country boy at heart. Someday Eli, maybe someday we will have a farm.

And last but not least................

Eli going #2 in Toronto. A mom just can't resist the need to take this pic!! Amen?

Grace and peace, I hope summer has been great. Get out and make it count. It's almost over!!!!