While the kids and I have taken several trips this year, Jason hasn't really had an actual vacation since our family trip to Florida in February. And while that was fun, it wasn't something he would have planned. We have camped a lot this summer too, but that means the little ones and I camp while Jason works. He joins us for meals and Sundays.
Wednesday morning proved to be beautiful so we hit the dunes. The kids and I rode in the Commander and Jason rode his quad.
Elissa seemed to be the most content in the group.
After lunch the kids and I headed to the beach. It seemed cool out when we were driving around so I didn't bother to grab suits. Mistake. It was hot sitting by the water! We didn't even go in the big lake since there were giant puddles everywhere they could play in.
We had to ditch the diaper after a little bit!
The 'puddles' were deceiving. Emma found one that was shoulder deep on her after a little exploring.
Thursday morning Elissa discovered she could see the tv around her siblings much better if she pulled herself up.
We headed to Pentwater for the day to do some biking and explore the area. Once we got back to Hart we biked to town to get some ice cream. We also made another trip to Craig's Cruisers.
Easton found this moose in a gift shop that he wanted to bring home.
Elissa watching the go karts
Easton and daddy taking a spin around the track.
Mommy took a turn on the zip line with Emma
Friday we geared up for another day in the dunes. Since the big kids didn't seem to enjoy riding backwards in the Commander we rented a four seater RZR for the day. The complaints were minimal once everyone could look forward and see where we were going. Jason was happy to be able to take spin in the Commander instead of riding his quad too.
My dad and his girlfriend came to hang with us Friday night. Once we were done riding for the day we loaded up and headed back to the house for dinner. We also took one more bike ride to town for ice cream. Saturday morning was busy cleaning the house, packing and loading up the truck. It was a wonderful breather before school starts and harvest makes life busy!
So he decided he wanted to plan a getaway before school started and the warm summer days are gone. One of his favorite places to go close to home is silver Lake. In fact, it's where we had our first date. He has spent many hours cruising the dunes. We left on Tuesday afternoon during a massive rainstorm. Thankfully the rain ended not long after our departure. Once we found our rental house we headed to town for dinner and a walk.
Emma and Jason decided to try out the zip line at Craig's Cruisers. I was amazed she wanted to try it out, especially in the dark. She loved it though!
Riding all day was hard work!
We headed to Pentwater for the day to do some biking and explore the area. Once we got back to Hart we biked to town to get some ice cream. We also made another trip to Craig's Cruisers.
Friday we geared up for another day in the dunes. Since the big kids didn't seem to enjoy riding backwards in the Commander we rented a four seater RZR for the day. The complaints were minimal once everyone could look forward and see where we were going. Jason was happy to be able to take spin in the Commander instead of riding his quad too.
Ready to ride
Another beach stop
My dad and his girlfriend came to hang with us Friday night. Once we were done riding for the day we loaded up and headed back to the house for dinner. We also took one more bike ride to town for ice cream. Saturday morning was busy cleaning the house, packing and loading up the truck. It was a wonderful breather before school starts and harvest makes life busy!
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Love the pics! Elyssa's facial expressions are so precious! Wish I could hear her thoughts. Maybe next year we could rent the house next door ;)
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