The Davis Family: Pure Michigan Vacation #2

A couple weeks ago the family packed up the car yet again and headed back to Michigan for another week long vacation. Jay had to be in Houston for the week for a conference and it happened to be the week that my family (including my parents, brother and his family, aunt and uncle and cousins with their child) had two cottages rented for the week. Jay offered to drive us to Michigan and then fly to his conference out of Detroit and fly back in at the end of the week to drive us home and I took him up on the offer! He earned a few bonus points for doing this:)

We stayed at some cottages at Pt. Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan between Frankfort and Beulah. My Grandma Peggy rented a cottage up there every year and our family, along with my aunt and uncle and cousins, would go every year to spend time together. After Grandma Peggy passed away, my mom and aunt continue the tradition and whatever kids can make it every year are more than welcome. I haven't been back in seven years (I can't believe that it has been that long, but I vividly remember being there when I found out I passed my National PT licensure exam)!!! The cottages are less than extravagant -no TV, internet, or fancy furniture (to say the least). The lure to the location is being right on beautiful Lake Michigan, sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, the never ending hunt for Petoskey stones (I found two!), and, of course, Pt. Betsie lighthouse which was Grandma Peggy's favorite.

It was a really nice week filled with gorgeous weather, walks, playing on the beach, sitting with family on the deck enjoying our daily happy hours and beautiful view of the lake, smores, ice cream, a little shopping, our first geocaching experience, and kiddos happy as can be playing in the kiddie pool. It was great to see our extended family that we don't see often enough and to FINALLY meet my cousins child Owen. He is such a happy, well behaved little boy. We had a great time!

The moms enjoying a well deserved drink at happy hour!

Emma playing with Owen

Cousin love:)

Erin and Emma and the box that we found on our first Geocaching experience! It was so much fun and Emma kept saying that she was Dora the Explorer trying to find the hidden box - she loved it!

Three cute naked babies loving the pool!

The family enjoying a nice sunset

Grandpa Big John with his babies

Anna is all smiles in Grandpa's arms

.....and all smiles going for a ride

We even got to celebrate Grammy's birthday with her!

Enjoying some time on the deck

Life is rough for a kid! How did she end up with the best chair?

More naked baby pool time:)

Hmmm which song should I play next?

Sweet baby Owen

Tired Anna

Emma reciting Purplicious to Grammy and Aunt Jenny

This was our stove/oven. One burner had completely fallen in - total fire hazard. We didn't have a microwave either! Thank goodness for the other cottage and modern amenities!