Tuesday, August 19, 2008

End of the summer Vacation!!!








I know if you ever check my blog, I am not good at posting. Well, I am hoping to turn over a new leaf and get going. I thought I would add our recent family vacation up north. This will be our last trip before school starts, so we made sure to have fun!!! We headed up north to the cabin for some peace and quiet. We went on a FOUR hours kayak ride...Madison starting singing "Hallelujah" when we reached our destination. We were laughing hysterically, but she sang my heart! It was fun, but I personally can only float down a river for so long! Brady was brave and jumped in a few times into the 50 degree water...he is such a boy!

Next we went golfing. Our kids just love the game, so it is always fun to take them out on the course. It was a beautiful setting with large trees and lots of birds. Other than not playing good, we all had a great time. Then my husband decided to try a short cut back to the cabin. I have included some pics of the route he took. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but as the road became more of a two track, my stomach started to turn. I believe that the Lord has given me a peace about living in the country...but that was far beyond what I ever would consider okay!! Thankfully, he decided to turn around and take the long paved road home. I wanted to start singing "Hallelujah", but I thought I better keep this to myself!!!

I didn't take any pictures of my shopping day in Traverse City, but if you want to see my bank account, that will tell a story all in itself. No, I got some good deals and I think the kids are set to start school in a few weeks.

We took the kids putt-putt golfing in 90 degree weather...not recommended, but still fun. Then we went boating and tubing. It is so fun to see my kids have such a good time. I pray that they will always know how fortunate they are to be able to experience so many things in life!

I will take more pics and post more often, I promise. I love to read about everyone else, so keep posting you guys!

4 comments:

Sara said...

Very fun Tami. I love vacations in Michigan...

Have a greak week.

Love,
Sara

Sara said...

Tami,
Great to hear from you too. Your kids are so cute! Sally did have a baby...Jaden was born in July and she is LOVING being a mom. Amanda and Kris are actually living with us right now. They moved here July 12 and Kris is still looking for a job, so until he finds one they are staying with us. Eight kids nine and under...CRAZY!! Actually it's not bad and they get along great (usually!). My sister is about to have her 4th (a boy...Jack). Hope you are doing well.

Love,
Sara

Jody said...

Hi Tami!
I'm so glad you posted again. I've been checking it here and there. I'd love to hear more about the move back to the thumb sometime. I just started a blog. I hope I keep it up. Probably mostly pictures, but then I'll feel like I can keep in touch more with people....like you! Check it out it's my first and last name @ blogspot.com
Miss talking with you, Jody

Jody said...

Okay, so I was wrong....
it's my first and last name then a period then blogspot.com
Sorry, I hope you find it. :)
Jody