Fun at the Zoo

We took advantage of the nice cool weather (well, mid 70's) to go to the zoo. The girls had a fun time.

Trip to Wisconsin

This past weekend we made the trek through traffic to Appleton, Wisconsin. According to the maps, it should be a shorter trip there than to our parent's houses in the UP (by about 1 hour) BUT it always takes longer. There is always a lot of traffic on I-94 through MI, Indiana, and Chicago. Once we made it there we had a really fun time. On Friday, while Annette and Justin worked, we went to Wisconsin Dells with my parents. We had a fun time. We did some shopping in the afternoon and then at night Mike, Megan, and myself did a very small waterpark while my parent kept a watchful eye on the busy twins. Megan had a great time, she sure has no fear in her. It was also Mike's first waterpark experience. He had a great time as well and I think he is ready for Noah's Ark. Later in the evening Mike, myself, and the twins headed back to my sister's while Megan and my parents spent the night in the Dells to tackle Noah's Ark in the morning. (I don't have any pictures from the Dells - they are all on my mom's camera).
On Sunday we went boating. We were having a great time, just jumped off the boat and were swimming a little bit (getting ready to go tubing) "When the gales on August came early, on a big lake they call Winnebago!" All of a sudden it stated to thunder and lighten. We hopped on the boat and went to the nearest restaurant for dinner. Fortunately during dinner, the rain stopped. After dinner the ride back to shore should take about 15 minutes and it took well our 90 minutes. Justin did a great job of steering the boat and we all made it back safe and sound and just a little wet. We will see if the twins are intereted in going boating again someday.

Just Beachin' It

While Mike is between job assignments at work, we have had the pleasure to have him home with us. It has been nice and has given us the opportunity to do a few extra things. Yesterday we found a nice beach on Lake Huron and spent the afternoon in and by the water. We all had a wonderful time.

Peek-a-Boo Meredith, I see you!

Meredith

Annalyse from Behind

The girls swimming

Fun in the Sand

Building Sandcastles

Sitting in the Moat


We had a real day, I told Mike he should become a teacher and everyday could be like this! :)

We are heading to WI on Thursday to see Annette and Justin. My mom and dad are also meeting us there. There are going to take Megan to Noah's Arc at Wisconsin Dells. It will be her first waterpark experience.

We're Home

We arrived home from the UP last Monday. The girls and myself were up there for close to a month. We had a really good time and got to see a lot of people we don't see that often. The only complaint is the weather could have been warmer to going swimming in the lakes, but oh well, maybe next year. Here are some of the highlights from the trip:

We went to Bay Park Amusements while visting Auntie Annette and Uncle Justin

4th of July in Lake Linden

4th of July in Baraga


Auntie Saundra and her new fiance Vince

The Voakes Family

The Voakes Cousins (all GIRLS! plus another on the way - from Roger and Beth!)


Beaching It



Megan Playing with Cousin Joshua


Bowling Fun at the new Mine Shaft




Megan is 4!!


More Fun at the Mine Shaft - Mini-Golf and Go-Carts





Back Home - Playing in a Puddle after the Rain

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALISON!!!

Today Alison turns the big 3-0, tonight we are having cake and ice cream with neighbors and friends. The centerpiece of the party will be the cake as Sam's Club discontinued the strawberry filled sheet cakes, but I was able to convince a baker to make us one. Yeah, they are good.

I think Alison is working on an update to the blog about the past vacation (month), so keep an eye out over the next few days.

If you get a chance wish a Happy Birthday under the comment section below. You don't need to register to leave a message.