July 2016 Michigan Memories

And they ALL descended upon us.....  and it was great!  Keith & Mel arrived first and we were privileged to keep the kids as they immediately turned around and took the train to Chicago for 2 days!  Because of a fever, Walker was a bit clingy but turned around somewhat and was his own cute self.  Maelie went to the library special event with Boppa and made loaded apple slices with Lita.  The Tegs arrived on Sunday and Maelie fell in love with all of the attention with so many playmates ready to keep her busy.  We set up the kiddie pool --Lita and Boppa took all the kiddos to the Alvin movie on Monday so Mik could pre-fix special food for the week, worked out perfectly.  By the time Ben and Jenny arrived late Monday evening, we were headed into a fun week.  Highlights:  library visits, Gun Lake Family Fun Day with high winds -blue skies and warm water!  Bike rides, Barbie car rides, BB gun target shooting, Lita's Salon Day, RV Van preparation, Celebration Dinner planned and prepared by kids for Bil and Mar.  A blessing that kids played exceptionally well and adults enjoyed a few rounds of 500!  I loved my bike rides with the Teg kids, farmers market with Azi, cuddling with Maelie on the boat after she fell on her head, putting Abbott to sleep, swinging with Walker, reading with Evy, laughing with Trux, smiles from Jet, seeing Z light up when we requested she be "chauffeur".  Ben & Jenny were able to stay a few more weeks, so we added other fun events:  Higgins Lake camping, Johnny Cash tribute concert on the lawn, Plainwell Ice cream, classes at the library with E,  feeding Abbott his first "real" food.  Precious memories.

A follow-up visit to Detroit to join Mel for 24 hours of non-stop activity--seeing the city rising up from their brokenness was truly heart-warming.  Lots of talk time.  Precious memories.