Michigan Trip

Me and Josh at Grandma's Funeral

Uncle Jake and Max eating some Fruit Loops!

I have no idea what's in that 2 year old head.

Aunt Tracy and cutie Elizabeth

Tim & jake sporting the same tie! Good one!

Jake took the kids on a tractor ride.

Daphne

Mclaine

Cousins at Lake Michigan in Holland, MI.

Miles was a brave guy in the big waves.

The crew - my brother Laurence & Emily

Me, Mclaine, Daphne & Emily

Grandpa Dave & Grandma Deb

Miles & Grandma La La

Bubby Doctor & Mclainer

We surprised Aunt Jenelle at her office so she could meet Mclaine.

Despite the circumstances in going to Michigan we had a great trip. Our highlights:

-Celebrating Grandma Bott's life - it was fun to hear everyone talk of the good memories with her. We always had a fun time with her. We went to her Florida house one year and she came to Dallas twice for Thanksgiving. She was a phenomenal cook and would always make Josh his favorite Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake.

-The boys LOVED flying in the airplane. Max had no volume control (thought he had to talk louder because the engine was loud, so the whole plane knew he had to go pee-pee!)

-We got to go to Michigan in August - it is 80 degrees!

-We have missed family so much. Many extended family had not met Mclaine yet, because we had not been home in 1 1/2 years! It was good to see everyone.

-The beach is gorgeous and warm in August - the kids had so much fun playing on the beach. Miles was brave enough to go out in the big waves and swim with daddy. We got to spend one beach day with Daphne, my adorable niece (who I am in love with). When everyone in the group laughs, she likes to do a huge fake giggle - you know, to be a part. I love it...and she got her pink shopping cart out to show me every girly treasure she has acquired to this point - tutu's, purses, dolls, shoes, etc. Cute! Watch out Laurence!

-It was a quick trip, but we packed in some fun.