A^4 had a wonderful visit in Michigan with Grandma Pat and Grandpa Roger and Auntie Holly, Uncle Alek, and the cousins. We visited with Aunt Shirley and Uncle Al, family friend Kathy, Doug and Sue, and we ended our trip back with Auntie Holly, Uncle Alek, and the cousins. Thanks to our Family and Friends for spending time with us!!!
A Monday afternoon hike at Minneapolis Woods with Grandma and Grandpa. Ayson is wearing the hat that Aunt Shirly and Uncle Al gave to Ayson. The hat used to belong to their son, Peter, but as the hat no longer fits Peter, they gave the hat to Ayson!!! Thank you!
Family hike photo
Upper Falls
A hike on the Big Pine trail.
Giant white pine trees along the trail with one tree ~185 years old.
and 120 feet tall.
Both kiddos fell in LOVE with the baby frogs that were on the trail.
Lower Falls
Gorgeous area to kayak!
Hi Family!
The lower falls were wadable! NEXT time, we will be sure to walk in the water!!! :)
After Tahquamenon Falls SP, we drove to Whitefish Point (now part of Seney National Wildlife Refuge) to see Lake Superior and the Great Lakes Ship Wreck Museum. The kiddos thought Lake Superior was cold:) Ha, it was a cool afternoon. Regardless of the cold water and cool air temps, both kids managed to get their shorts completely soaked by the waves.
Looking for rocks. Adam is waiving in the background.
The rudder from the Drake - insane!
A freighter on Lake Superior
Ayson getting a putting lesson from Grandpa. The lesson helped as Ayson was able to hit the ball into the cup :)
Playground fun before a hike at Big Bear on Wednesday.
Addie fell in love with slugs. Yes, slugs..."they are SO cute!!!!"
Adam pretending to levitate a leaf that was hanging from a web.
After the morning hike, we went to the Science lab at the high school. Addie loved climbing on the huge rocks.
While Ayson loved searching for fossils.
Ayson showing Grandma his fossil collection.
There was also a sun dial but Amy forgot to get a picture of it.
Thanks for the visit, Kathy!!
Funny photo time. Hmm, there must have been a strong breeze....
After lunch, we went for another hike at Algonquin Pathway (now part of Brimley State Park).
After 2 days of hiking, the kiddos slept soundly!
On Thursday we all rode our bikes to the high school and checked out the skate/bike ramps. Can you see the smile on Ayson's face???
We also walked along the boardwalk.
The kiddos racing down the ramp.
Outside at Kathy's house.
That afternoon, we took the kids to Miniature Golf.
Haha, check out Ayson's disbelief that he MISSED!!!
Addie had a rough first 2 holes but then she found her grove and loved the game. 
We then had dinner with Grandma and Grandpa: pizza and wings at the Sundown Lounge.
After we arrived at Holly and Alek's, we took the kids swimming and then went out to dinner. The kids were SO excited to be able to sit at their own table.
Silly, Auntie feeding her kitten shrimp :)
The kiddos had fun Friday night: playing video games
and goofing around.
Saturday was a repeat of last Saturday with the exception that the boys went fishing in the morning while the girls went to Ryleigh's swim meet. Great job Ryleigh!!!!
Family photo time.
Kathy stopped by for a visit and told the kiddos about her cats, Duke and Smart Cat.
Amy and Adam had lunch with their friends Doug and Sue. While Amy and Adam were gone, Grandma Pat took the kiddos to Kathy's house so the kids could meet her cats :)
We finished off the evening with ice cream and listening to a local musician. While walking home, we spotted a car from the movie Ghostbusters!!
Check out the license plate.
Friday morning pictures before we drove back to Holly and Alek's.
This time Rusty came on the boat with us!
The kids had SO much fun tubing!
A view of Detroit from Lake St Clair.
Dane crawling back in the tube after falling off.
A few of the "houses" along Lake St. Clair.
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