Michigan 4th of July

The girls went on their first road trip over the 4th. Sam and I were both sick so we did not necessarily pack very smartly, but we just packed everything we could fit into our van.  Yes.... we are now a family with a van.

 

We left early Thursday morning to drive up to Grand Rapids.  We stopped and fed the girls at a gas station.  They were perfect travelers.  They slept the entire way.  We put toys on their carseats and they both enjoyed having a new toy to play with.

We left at 8:30 and arrived at 1:30.  Not bad knowing we stopped and fed the girls.  The 4th was a beautiful day.  We ate lunch at my parents house on the deck with family.  Sam and I were able to go on a boat ride while Grammy K stayed back with the sleeping girls.

The girls played out side on the deck for a while, but when they started to slow down we realized they were probably hot.  Sure enough, we took them inside to play on their favorite mat and they woke up and smiled.  :)

 

 

On Friday, Sam and I tried to rest to get over our colds.  We ate all 3 meals on the deck.  The girls would sit in their bouncy seats in the shade, while we sat under the umbrella.  We took the girls on their first boat ride.  It didn't last long as the life jackets were bigger then the girls.  So we took our photo ops, drove down a little way and turned around.  A for effort!

Kathryn in her life jacket

Anna in her life jacket 

First Family Boat Ride

Anna with Daddy

Kathryn Rockin the shades

Then we dipped the girls feet in the river for the first time.  It was chilly.  Maybe next year they will go swimming and last a little longer in the boat.

 Anna's first dip

 Kathryn's first dip in the water

On Saturday morning we got up bright and early and arrived to Pentwater by 8:30am.  We were able to spend time with Jane, Sam, Elizabeth and the kids in the morning.

 Mormor and most of the grandkids

 Two sets of twins in one family, what a blessing!

Sam Sr holding Anna for the first time

Then we headed over to Dean and Maureen's house for a big family party.  It was so much fun to have so many people all together in Pentwater.  This was a welcome to the world party for Anna and Kathryn.  It was so kind of Dean and Maureen to host the party along with everyone who contributed to the fun.

 Girl Cousins

 

The girls were troopers.  There were lots of people that showered the girls with love and affection.  The girls loved it!  The fresh air and fun tired them out, so they were able to take a nap in the house in the afternoon.  Some kids went tubing, swimming, and kayaking, while others chatted in the yard.  What a wonderful day full of family.

The night ended with a great dinner on the deck back at the Morrisons followed by a trip to the House of Flavors.

All of the Grandchildren

Mormor with Kathryn

We arrived back to GR at 11:30pm.  What a day!  Since Sam and I were still feeling under the weather, especially me, we headed back first thing on Sunday to Indy.

It was a quick trip to Pure Michigan, but we had a blast introducing the girls to wonderful family and friends!