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.