Camping

July 10th, 2011

Our camping trip in Ludington was really good. It’s funny how I seem to notice how much my kids grow most when we are outside.

Eva spent a lot of time at this little swing. Getting in and out, pushing it empty while counting. She had a lot of fun this year exploring all of Grandma and Grandpa’s toys.

Ella was on a mission at this year’s art fair. She wanted a “real” ring. Recently Steve went on a business trip to Atlanta and brought her back a silver necklace with a seahorse charm. She calls it her first “real” neckace (compared to the beaded or plastic necklaces she had before) and now can not wait to collect more “real” jewelry. And she did come away with a necklace, bracelet and ring from the trip.

I loved that cousin Max took it upon himself to help Eva with his meals. What a sweet boy!

I vote 2011 as best Ludington camping weather ever. Only rained once. And our day at the beach was BEAUTIFUL. The only non-perfect thing was all the dead fish on the shores that week. I guess that occasionally happens.

We went to fireworks early this year to walk the breakwall to the lighthouse. We only made it halfway before the kids wanted to turn around, but still glad we did.

And of course there was lots of time sitting around visiting and eating good food. Thanks for everything Bryan and Shirley!


5 Responses to “Camping”

  1. Emily on July 10, 2011 4:48 pm

    The one of you and the girls at the beach is a beautiful pic. You look so classic and beautiful I love it!

  2. Sara on July 11, 2011 2:22 am

    So cute! Looks fun with all the kids.

  3. April on July 12, 2011 12:07 am

    I agree Emily, she is classically beautiful. Looks like a beautiful place.

  4. Erin on July 12, 2011 1:38 am

    You guys are so nice! If only you could smell my campfire hair and feel my prickly legs that day at the beach!

  5. Grace on July 13, 2011 7:10 pm

    Thanks for sharing the photos and I agree you look wonderful in that big hat. So classic and elegant — even with kids on the beach!! I have decided my hat is much too small!!

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    Me. Blogger. Formerly lived carefree life of eating out, staying out late, traveling and whatever else I wanted. Now mostly chase around two kids, cook, clean and work as graphic artist.

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