Home sweet home...

Michigan was great.

Monday was a chill out day for Bob and the boys and I went to Kalamazoo and did geneology with my brother. We took my mom out to lunch and had an enjoyable enough time. Then they left me at the court house and did stuff. I was gone for about 12 hours. It was great.

Tuesday we went to a "Childrens Museum" in Grand Rapids. Althouth the drive was uncomfortable, it was worth it. Great chineese from a street vender, and the "museum" was amazing. I'm not sure who had more fun the "adults" or the "kids".

Wednesday late morning, early afternoon, we took the boys to the beach. It was great. Greg loved the water, Mike not so much. That afternoon our bonfire was rained out. Oh-well that's the way of it.

Thursday was a kick back and relax day. Bob and dad took the canoe out to make sure it wouldn't sink, and they went up the Pentwater river a ways. It was the first time Bob had ever canoed. (I've been canoeing since I was like 10 or something.) We had a great bonfire that night. The boys loved picking up downed limbs to go in the wood pile.

Friday is a day I won't soon forget. Bob and I took the canoe out. We learned so valuable lessions. Two cheifs in a canoe is a bad thing, keep your nose in the waves, don't turn sideways in waves that are as tall as your canoe, stuff like that. We also saw a Bald Egale in the wild. There are two breading pairs that live off Pentwater Lake and we we're blessed to see one of them in flight. What a sight. Truely a bird that doesn't belong in captivity.

Saturday was a LONG driving day. I was beat so Bob ended up doing the bulk of the driving.

76 degrees

Just an update on our trip in Michigan. We arrived on Friday, went to my youngest brothers wedding yesterday, and am chilling out today. The weather has been wonderful. Today is 76 degrees, with a bright blue sky. Bob is out shooting with my dad, and the boys are playing in the house. I'm reading another book, and loving every minute of it. The only way it could be better is if we where sleeping in our own bed. But we have our pillows from home. Just wanted to tell ya that we love ya and although I love it here.... My "family" is there.