You Know You're in the UP When...

That's Upper Peninsula for any out-of-staters who might be reading...

You might see a Denim Purse display -

Smoked Fish are everywhere!  (I didnt realize their head would still be attached and such!)

You pick up smoked fish, cheese curds, and a pastie for lunch before coming back to Trollville below the bridge

You take in a breathtaking view of Lake Superior

What a great state!

Hike On Homies, Hike On

Recently I spent time hiking through Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula with my Youth Group homies.  It was a great week full of relaxation, hiking, reflection, laughing, and fun!

Ready to roll -

A thing of beauty -

Pumping water -

Which way?!

Skeet -

Marybeth and me

Teddy Graham! want a little Gramalysis?!

Fun on the shores of Lake Superior

Fishing!

Boating in the rain -

Rook!  SHAZAM!

Family Dinner or chaos - your pick.

The boys picked a flower for me!

Hike on yo!

Hot dogs roasting on an open fire!

Do you spy the suspended canoe?

Great kids, great location (thanks Phillips!), made for a GREAT time!

The Kids Are Here!

Recently the kiddos came to West Michigan to visit - we had SO much fun!!

They visited my house, went to the beach, had friends over, girls night, boys day, baseball game, etc...

They loved the cemetery - it's like the Northend is in their blood!

 Lots of friends like Will came to play -

How fun! Lake Michigan beach friends!

The boys and their missile -

A GIRL!  hahaha

Welcome to Highland Hills!  We're glad you're here :)

Sammy!

This was toted almost everywhere - girl after her gma's heart!

Girls night!

And now Clara Anne Verwys is here too!  Welcome baby!  We love you already!

So much fun!  Please come again!!

Just Call Me Mister Rogers

Not in a creeptastic way, just in a I love having neighbors way!

They were filling their water bottle and watering their plants, (a branch), in hopes that it would grow! :)

Bike Hike

Let's hit the road and get some ice cream while we're out!

See you next year!!!!

No Regina

There are still no tomcats, or baby kittens around here, but there is growth!  Herbs, flowers, and tomatoes!

Thrive my friends!  Thrive!