This is what the house looked like last Sunday when we got back from Michigan.


This is what the house looked like today.

Fun in the Sun

After a 9 hour drive, we arrived at my parent's cottage 'up north'. My Mom and Dad stayed with us over the weekend and left on Sunday night. Our family had the cottage all to ourselves Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. My parent's came back up on Wednesday night.

Enjoying the fire.

The kids having a snack on the beach in Elk Rapids (about 15 minutes from the cottage). The girls favorite spot to swim was where the Elk River emptied into Lake Michigan.

Celebrating my 32nd birthday! The girls went shopping with David and picked out some gifts for me. They got me candy and a hand painted turtle watering can.

A picture of Torch Lake. This lake is 18 miles long and the water looks like the Carribean - it is super clear and has a turquoise hue.

While we rode on the pontoon boat, the girls loved to watch the water go by.

Papa even let the kids drive the boat.

Toes in the water as we went up the Grass River.

Jett playing on the shore of the Grass River.

We had a great time and excellent weather while we were at the cottage. On Saturday we drove to my parent's house in Grand Rapids. We visited our old neighbors who had a baby after we left. It was strange (not sad) passing our old house and seeing others people's stuff there. On Sunday we attended Ada Bible Church. It was great seeing many of our friends again.

This was our first trip back to Michigan since we moved. We didn't know what feelings to expect. As much as we enjoyed seeing family and friends, we were ready to get back to our life in Iowa. This is where we are meant to be and have no regrets moving!