After 2 weeks of vacation, we're back to regular life. We were blessed to have a couple of weeks going to my family's cabin just the 5 of us, then spending some time at home (fighting with the deer who really like my garden. So far they are winning.), then we spent 5 days in Door County with Mike's whole family. It was fun to spend lots of time all together and watch the cousins play together. It's funny, because even though they only see each other a couple times a year, they know they're cousins and have an instant bond.
The batteries in my camera were dead for the first half of our vacation at the cabin, so I don't have any pictures, but when we got to Door County, my father-in-law saved the day, so I could capture some memories in the making. Thanks to the man who lives by the motto, "Always be prepared!"
Norah is enjoying her s'more made by Aunt Cassie. Yum!
Anja at the campfire and always ready with a smile for anyone with a camera.
Cousin Caleb who is only 25 days older than Anja. I know you're not supposed to compare kids, but he seems so much older than Anja because she is still pretty unsteady on her feet and this kid could practically finish a triathalon (okay, maybe I'm exaggerating).
Just some proof that I was on the vacation. You know how it is. Mom's never in the pictures because she's always the one behind the camera.
There were little toads all over the place, so Tate was often toad hunting around the campground. I love his adventurous spirit!
We spent one morning at the Door County Fair. Grandma, Tate and Anja walked through the poultry building together. Tate loved the chickens with the big feathers on the tops of their heads. You could hear him laughing from the other side of the building.
Norah got to pet a bunny, but really didn't care to do it more than once.
We went to a children's concert after lunch and when the singer asked for volunteers Norah raised her hand and bravely made her way up to the stage to play the electric guitar.....
but when the music started, she started to second guess her decision.
Mommy went up to save the day.....
and she decided that Daddy's lap is a much better place to play guitar.
It took about .2 seconds for Anja to fall asleep once we got in the car after the morning at the fair.
The next day, we were off to Peninsula State Park for some swimming, sand and canoeing. It was a beautiful day and the water wasn't bad for being Lake Michigan.
Daddy, Norah and Tate went out to explore a "treasure cove" out in the water (a pile of rocks that were stacked in a circle and sticking out of the water).
Always-ready-with-a-smile Anja enjoying lunch at the beach.
All the cousins! I think we might all deserve a few extra points for camping with 5 children ages 4, 3, 2, 1 and 1. All in all, I think it went pretty well, and I am pretty sure I'd be willing to do it again soon! That is a milestone, since the first time we went camping when Tate was a baby, I promised that I wouldn't do that again for a LONG time. Probably a combination of slightly older kids, and being a little more relaxed with child #3.
Cousins!
Grandpa Gerry and Grandma Sharon having fun at the beach.
The little diva (borrowing Cousin Noelle's sunglasses) before we went into the restaurant.
Time for some silly faces!!!
Sisters!
Playing in the sand before we left (in case you were wondering - that is NOT our camper in the background. We tented, hence the extra points for camping with small children.)
Peek-a-boo!
Happy Summer Vacation from the 5 of us!
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