Pure Michigan

I love my state. This past weekends weather was FANTASTIC. When I heard earlier in the week that it was going to be in the high 70's I decided to take my annual trip to The Two Hearted River in the Northern UP. It's kind of a memorial place for my dad. He used to fish up there and when he died it's where Mark and I decided to "lay him to rest". Lynsey went with Eli and I, and we couldn't have dreamed of a better weekend. It took way longer then I thought it would and it's a good thing it did. On are last stretch of a 16 mile trip down the dirt roads, 2 miles from the camp ground we saw a mama bear and her 3 cubs. It was dust and they quickly scurried into the woods so we don't have pictures. But while on our float down the river we stopped to have a snack and enjoy the beautiful day and there where bear prints peppered all over the sand. The picture of that is down below.

Eli digging into the snack bag looking for "ogart"

Eli did so great while we canoed. He sat perfect the entire time. Once in a while he would shift from side to side, but never tried to put his hand in the water. THANKFULLY!!

The colors where picture perfect. I really don't think anyone cold have drawn it better.
Gods paintings are unbeatable.

On Sunday we packed up right away and headed to Pictured Rocks for a "little" hike to the lake shore.. The map read that it was a 6 mile hike. I beg to differ. Well, when your carrying a 30+ lb boy on your back it feels more like 60 miles.

Thankfully Lynsey has a fighting spirit and she carried him about 56 of the miles.
THANKS LYN"S

As hard as it was I was well worth it. We let Eli walk at the end to lighten our load and he LOVED that!!

This is "Pure Michigan"
This is my joy in life!!!!

Grace and Peace!!!!!