So, after Iowa, we had one whirlwind 24 hours to turn around and pack again for a week in Michigan. We checked on our vegetables, and the peas were ready! They were delicious!
We arrived to our rental in Cassopolis, Michigan on Diamond Lake and had a little time with Uncle Josh before he had to go back to work.
We had plenty of gaming time with Bamma, Noah has recently become obsessed with Solitaire.
We really enjoy the beach area at our rental!
We also were fortunate to have a pontoon rented by Uncle Josh, it was perfect for cruising around the lake!
Noah enjoyed some kayak time too, he and I were able to kayak all the way over to the island and back.
More boating, Noah looks like he's ready to drive!
We went to the barge and waited for my cousin Apryl to arrive all the way from Arizona!
More Bamma lessons, this time on crosswords!
We did a little patriotic dessert with Bamma too!
Nothing to see here folks, not my impaled brother on the shore or anything...move along.
Bamma found an old candy shop, and just HAD to take the boys!
We could not believe that Isaac could find his favorite food, eggs, in candy form!
Sam was our master shell hunter, he threw back the ones with creatures living in them!
He also spent a good 2 hours on this wood puzzle and FINALLY got it!
Kayaks with Kjersten!
The ice cream truck made it down to our cul de sac and we had many happy customers!
We did a few snakes, some pop its, and some sparklers to celebrate the 4th!
CJ came for a sleepover and Bamma got everyone some slushees, at 9am!
Over on the island, Dave and Deb have resurrected the old pouf that used to be at my parents house. I had to try it out, only to be squashed!
The island parade was on the 6th, and was superhero themed this year.
Because of work, Mike wasn't able to come during the week, but he made it in time for the parade!
OG cousins reunited, Whitey would be proud (maybe, actually probably no). We miss you Maggie!
Lots of jumping contests, I'm not sure who won, but it was probably me!
Emily enjoyed herself (as long as Josh and Kjersten were RIGHT there).
I went to get the boat and found the dreaded swans that attacked Sam and I a couple years back.
We sat and enjoyed the fireworks on the boat!
We also celebrated all the summer birthdays and a special 50th birthday party for my cousin, Deewee. It was such a fun week!
We returned home to some fun with friends. We were able to see Erin, Owen, and Connor.
More kitty time!
And we had a lovely day with Noah's 2 friends Ari and Maya.
We tried out a donut spot in Western Springs with Bamma, soooooo good!
And I had some time with my cutie, Addison, while Faith and Evan took the boys to all see Toy Story 4.
More free time means Sam gets busy with boxes!
And haircuts for some!
Now we gear up and get ready for Sam's 9th birthday!
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