Kid's trip to MI

The kids spent 8-14 through 8-31 in Michigan. They spent 3 days with Bill's sisters Beth and Karen along with cousin's Chris & Michael and "uncle ummm ummmm ummm oh yeah Jeff"!! The next two days was spent with Grandma & Papa Richards.

After a fun 5 days with Bill's side of the family, they headed to Shawnna's brother Jason's and Aunt Jeannine with cousins Josh, Gabe & Natalie. They had a fun two days, and then took off for Ohio, where Kristin spent 3 days with Big Papa, while Ryan fished at the lake at my parent's place in Bowerston Ohio. It was a whirlwind trip to Aunt Erma & Uncle Sonny's in Rural Valley PA on Monday the 18th, and then back to the lake to spend 2 days before heading back to MI to spend 3 days with Todd & Erika, Bill's cousin.



The kids had a blast! They saw the Detroit Zoo, went to an arts & crafts fair with Indian "stuff", went to a water park, went swimming at cousins, tripped to Ohio & PA, fished, swam, boating, and then heading to Higgins Lake, complete with a trip to Uncle John's Cider Mill and a tour (might I add a VERY special tour) through Todd & Erika's fire station. The kids had a blast. They arrived home on Sunday pooped!!

Both kids were very excited about their rooms---Kristin cried when she saw her floors....she loved them.

Unveiling of the room

Crying as she turns to give Daddy a big hug...

We have 10 days with my folks....so we will be posting fun pictures. A crabbing trip is planned..and a drive to McKenzie Pass--which we tried with Bob & Margaret....and it was closed. It is now open, and we hope we have a good day! We will keep you posted.