Right after we left Mackinaw Island, we headed to Cadillac to spend a few days with Curt's family. The weather cooperated and we were able to do lots of fun things together outdoors. Ben had fun playing mini-golf with his cousin Pey. I helped Lucy play. She would hit the ball about 100 times at each hole. :) Lucy enjoyed the playground while the other kids rode in the go-garts. She was still a little too short. Maybe next year? Ben and Curt racing around the track. All of the cousins (minus Brady), after a fun morning at Adventure Island. Ben and Lucy all ready for the 4th of July parade in downtown Cadillac. Ben helped pass out candy with lots of the family. Lucy watched the parade and collected lots of candy to share with her cousins.   Later on the 4th, we went over to Mark and Betsy's house. Lucy loved trying out Jenna's new trampoline. We had a delicious picnic dinner. Ben loved the big Root Beer that he got to drink! Gotta h...

In the beginning of July, we took a trip to Mackinaw City and Mackinaw Island. The kids have never been there before, so I was excited for them to experience it for the first time. They loved staying in the hotel, seeing the bridge, and riding the ferry to the island. The weather was perfect! We'll have to go again and maybe stay a little longer. Ben and Lucy had to check out the balcony of our hotel room. We could see the ferry boats right next door. We tried to get a good photo with the bridge. Lucy is really into making silly faces. Curt's parents came with us on the trip and we had so much fun with them! Ben found a new friend. We squeezed in some swimming on the one night at the hotel. The ferry ride to the island took us for a drive under the bridge. It was really cool to see it so close! Arch rock Ben with the team of horses that took us around the island. We took a while before lunch to explore the Fort. We ate lunch at the Fort ...