We made it to the States a week and a half ago! It was a very long journey. The kids had their moments, good and bad, as did we. But we made it! Jet lag has lingered this time, maybe because we've had 4 people to deal with, who have all had their own unique reactions to it. We're mostly over it now other than it being hard to wake up in the mornings and from naps. Appetites are even coming back.
Michigan has been lovely though unusually cold this summer. We have been so fortunate to get to see some of Nate's family who we hadn't seen in way too long. We've met new family members and reunited with some old ones. We're staying at the Dennison cottage again this summer, making it our home base as we visit Fischers, Dennisons, and Hollenbecks galore. As you can imagine, many photos have been taken. Here is Part 1 of the highlights.
The first set of photos are from a CSA Monday Night Dance.
Such a treat to have these cousins and second cousins (I think) together this year! From L to R, Elise (9 mo), Lucy (3), Clementine (4), Whitman (13 mo), Marlow (6), Finley (3).
The next set of photos are from a Dennison/Hollenbeck/Shreiner beach picnic for Clementine's 4th birthday.
Finley didn't mind the cold water!
Elise was curious about the sand on her hand
Ring Around the Rosie with the parachute
The next set of photos are from Crystal Mountain, where we took the kids up the ski lift and down the alpine slide.
Killing time on the playground first.
Elise loved having Finley push her on the swing.
Peek-a-boo, Fafee!
How I spend much of my time, dragging around children
Marlow having a ball with Grandma Holly
