Last night at dinner my kids were all talking about how much they miss the cottage! We are so blessed that my parents graciously open the doors and allow us to come be with them all summer long! It's a kids paradise... and a mom paradise too, because there are so many things to do with them and it's the perfect break from normal day to day life! (and 45 minutes from home!!). We do not take for granted what a huge gift and blessing this is :)! Plus I love the fact that my kids are with their aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. There is no one else I'd rather have pouring into their little lives than the people I love the most! I loved how McLleyton became my dads special Saturday morning coffee partner and Shaelyn would carry around the youngest cousin Adelyn like she was her own baby :). It's a precious time in life!!
Of course I have so many pictures from summer and I have not kept up on editing them like I wish... but as I went through I picked a few favorites! They are too good of memories not to record!
The very fun 4 three year olds!! Oh the fun (and trouble) these 4 are going to have!!
Nanny and Poppy with there 14 ... #15 will arrive this April when John and Kelly welcome their first baby!
The kids loved tubing this summer!
Stenn turns 1 :)
All the 3 year olds learned how to swim (without the tubes!!!)
Stennson loving the pool!
Sweet Adelyn!
Life is FUN with so many cousins!
Always a favorite activity... boat jumping!
McLleyton was the 1st three year old to jump...
He's an adventurous one!
One night we took the boat to Saugatuck
The lake was so warm they went swimming @8pm on the way home!
And then fell asleep :)...
Adore this girl! She is so grown up!
Early morning tee time in the front yard!
Trip to the general store...
Double date .... (wearing my parents clothes in honor of my dad's birthday :) )
Hours of fun chalk time...
Awesome Aunts and Uncles....
Lake MI was the best this summer...
Fun to share the Cottage with great friends...
Grateful for these good friends! (and Shae's picture taking!)
Happy Birthday Nanny... breakfast in bed
Captian Sundae
Tired kids!
Uncle Darren is the best player...
Our fish...
Awesome swimmer
Can't wait for next summer :)....
