Camping June 2010

Our third annual camping trip to Lake Michigan! It has been warmer this summer and the water in the lake was the warmest it's ever been for us in mid-June. It was like being at the ocean, only better-no salt water or seaweed. The waves were the perfect size for the kids to play in. We had so much fun with our friends the Bensons and Larsens. We camped for 4 nights this time and other than the rain on the last morning, the weather was perfect! The kids and adults had a blast, ate great food and enjoyed good company. It was Lucy's first camping trip and she did great. I honestly can't say that I "hate" camping anymore, and I can't wait for next year!

Roasting hotdogs
Girls decorating the sidewalk all around the bathrooms. The camp host told the kids they couldn't ride their scooters around the bathroom, but that they could do chalk. And, chalk they did! Every inch of that sidewalk was covered by the time they were done.
Ally on the beach
Lucy having her bottle by the fire
Bekah waiting for a wave
Sam and Mike - twins separated at birth! These two are 10 days apart in age and are such good little buddies. They are like two peas in a pod and had a great time together.
Lucy's beach set up. We lugged the pack and play down there each day, but it was worth it! She napped each day on the beach and mom and dad got to enjoy a little R&R!
Lucy - our little beach baby. She loved the water, until a huge wave got her in the face - oops!


Michael had so much fun playing in the water and rolling in the sand.

Breakfast by the Larsens. Stuffed French Toast! Yum!
John and Bekah - These two have been buddies since they were 18 months old. They just pick up where they left off each time we get together. Hopefully that will last for many more years to come.

Funnies from the kiddos...

Michael on MLK day:

Mike: Mom, I know whey we have MLK day.
Me: Why?
Mike: Because the white people did things the black people didn't like and the black people did things that the white people didn't like and then they couldn't do play together.
Me: Yep.
Mike: If I lived back then I wouldn't have been able to play with Drake. (Drake is the tallest white kid in his class)
Me: Oh buddy, you could have played with Drake. Drake isn't black.
Mike: I know, but I am. You know, my skin is so dark. I couldn't have played with you either.
Me: (Totally trying not to laugh) Why couldn't you have played with me?
Mike: Because you're not black either.

Ally kissing Lucy on the head:

"Mom, I love her fur"

Ally while riding in the car and listening to the radio:

"Mom, is this Uncle Cracker?" How does she know that???

Bekah at FHE while talking about Easter and what different things represent:

Jeff: Why do you think we use eggs at Easter? What could they represent?
Bekah: I don't know
Jeff: Well, what do eggs turn into?
Bekah: Scrambled eggs?

Lots of Pictures....

Again, playing catch-up! Here are some pictures of the past few months. Lucy is now 6 months old, Bekah turned 9 and Ally turned 4 and Jeff and I also had birthdays :) Jeff is 35. Time sure does fly! And, as usual, these are in no particular order!

Lucy, 6 months

Jeff: Multi-tasking at it's finest!

Michael will disappear for hours to listen to his music. His most recent download request: The BlackEyed Peas

The Girls

Ally's 4th Birthday Party

Ally and her "doll" in her doll stroller



Isn't she so sweet????


One day Lucy woke up from her nap and I heard her crying, but couldn't get her immediately. Michael asked if he could go up and talk to her until I got there. This is how I found them. She was cooing away at him. It was so cute!


Christmas Eve


Bekah's 9th Birthday


Ally's 4th Birthday