Monday, July 19, 2010

My Second Camping Trip

I just returned from my second camping trip ..... we had a lot of fun. My Grandma Phyllis went with us to Aloha State Park in Cheboygan. It is a beautiful park and we enjoyed spending 4 days with Grandma. It was very windy but our camping spot protected us from the wind.

As you can see from this picture, I had a little trouble at the beginning of the trip. I wasn't feeling just right and Grandma was trying to help me through a hard time. I have bad days now and then. Sometimes I just need to have my own space, Alieve for pain and ride out the storm. Grandma tries hard to make me feel better. She loves me very much and we are all thankful that most days are good!!

Each day I felt a little better. On Friday, we went to Mackinaw City - did a little shopping and had a wonderful Panini Sandwich (our family loves to return to our favorite sandwich shop! YUM)

Grandma bought a very unique nativity set....you will have to ask her about it sometime if you have a chance. It was cute and very unique!!!



Sunday was a little rainy and overcast but we didn't let it spoil our fun! We still ate every meal outside (under the awning) and enjoyed the great outdoors. We took a drive to Burt Lake State Park to check out our next camping spot in August. It is beautiful. Our family decided to extend our next trip....instead of staying a week, we will camp for 10 days!!!!

I had a very fun second camping trip. I was feeling pretty good by the end of the trip. We are glad that Grandma went along with us. Lots of good eating and Very relaxing!!!

Sunday, July 11, 2010

SHOWERS of Blessings.....L-O-V-E.....
and (of course) GIFTS ! ! !
Yesterday, we showered our friends with our love.....Andy and Taylor will be getting married next month and it just seemed like the right thing to do....Shower them with L-O-V-E!!!!
Enjoy a peek at pictures of the shower!!!
So far . . . SO G-O-O-D!!

Update on the Family Garden - Everything planted is doing well. We ate our first cucumber on the 4th of July and have been picking a few each day. Today, we picked our first Green Beans - MY FAVORITE - we will be having them for supper tonight :)

We are enjoying the bounty of our Family Garden.....we are checking it daily because with the heat that we are experiencing this summer, it is AMAZING how fast the vegetables grow!! Weeds too :(
God is so AMAZING.
Hope you enjoy the following slide show....

Sunday, July 4, 2010

H A P P Y 4th of J U L Y


Saturday, July 3, 2010

GRANDMA's 80th BIRTHDAY IS TODAY!!
My Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
came to my house today
to celebrate my Grandma's birthday.
It was a fun party!!


Everyone shared memories of Grandma to show her how much we love her.....


Aunt Pam made a BEAUTIFUL Cake.....


We ate a "Yummy" Meal and then....




Uncle Kirk looks on as my Great Uncles prepare a family favorite..

Home-made Ice Cream!!!!

(Thank you Aunt Jane for providing the supplies and keeping your brothers in line!)

I enjoyed my share!!!!






Uncle Frank entertains the family!!!




HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA
I Love You!!!