A Visit to Michigan

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What would summer be without a visit back to Chelsea?  NOT COMPLETE!  So the boys and I loaded up the van and took a road trip.  After the Toldeo Zoo on that Friday we continued up to MI.  We stayed both Friday and Saturday night in Milan but our beloved Betsy, jack russell terrier…AKA crazy dog, ran us out of dodge.  She wanted to sleep on the bed with me and Nolan, lay across my neck, and scratch herself in the middle of the night all which made sleeping rather difficult.  No worries, there was vacancy at Hotel Lokers. 
Watching the trains go by!

Betsy...super crazy dog!


We began our get together with a cookout hosted by the Lokers with all of our favorite families.  It is crazy to me how quickly the kids begin to play with each other and how fast us gals can get a' chat tin' right where we left off.  How fun! 
Abby and I take a selfie...it was her first time!



On Monday we started the day with a trip to Silver Lake.  This was a favorite spot of ours when we lived there.  We were the only ones there for at least an hour and half.  The water was clear and warm and I couldn't keep the boys out of it!!  Albert, Carter, Greta, and Landon created this elaborate waterfall canal system out to the lake.  Wow, were they working hard for quite some time on this.  Carter later swam with Zuzanna and Albert out in the deeper water where they could show off their swimming skills.






After the beach,  the boys went to Lego club at the library. Landon built a creation which he called " penguin"...I know you are as surprised as I am. Cater and Albert worked side by side creating an outer space display.




On Tuesday we had planned on visiting a local water park but the rain spoiled the fun. We made a game time decision to head to the treehouse to play. The boys had a blast but it was jammed packed. This was Nolan's first time there so he was climbing like a monkey. 

Slurping slushies

Love how brave Nolan is 
He thought this was the coolest place ever
Next we relaxed for a few hours... Ha that never happens! With that many children in one place we were busy !
Watching Planes
A little arts and crafts going on
This moment was precious. Abby began to read books to Landon. He loved it at first but he quickly got destracted. We could hear her from the other room say, "Landon are you still listening?"

That evening Zuzanna and Charles hosted a backyard BBQ. The kids had a blast playing, the food was yummy,and the company was marvelous. Oh, how miss them all!










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