We took our "anniversary" trip the middle of June and, with kids in tow, headed to Detroit for a Tiger's game and the zoo. I wish I had tempered my excitement, 'cause making trips with kids is not at all relaxing! But we did get out of town for a few days.:)
This is at the hotel restaurant the first night and it didn't go so well. This picture cracked me up! Quick story: A few weeks later this couple came up to us at our coffee shop in Bellaire and said they recognized us from somewhere and we all racked our brains and couldn't figure it out....until we got to talking about kids and "vacations" and they then figured out that they had seen us at this restaurant (above pic). Why were we memorable? 'Cause my daughter was a handful that night and I looked like a "tired mom." Awesome.
Lounging during lunch before the game Sunday
Must be something fascinating on TV
At the game: I got to see the first inning and the last inning and
in between hung out with my kids in lines for rides.
And we only rode two rides once each!
Enjoying way too much ice cream
while mama enjoys the last of the game
Caedmon couldn't wait to ride in the "train,"
otherwise known as a people mover.
We were pretty high up;
the view was just a parking lot,
but it doesn't take much!:)
Probably a highlight for Caedmon was swimming;
he even got to the point he didn't need dada to hold him!
We opted for supper IN the hotel room; it's just easier to stay in.
Riding the train at the zoo; another highlight for Caedmon!
Caedmon was in heaven!
Observing a little crocodile.
They love the bunny...and the cage!:)
Waiting for the boat to come pick us up
Caedmon's feelings about the boat show on his face here.
Carys keeping Grandma company
Trying to stay warm
Blueberry picking with the cousins
Breakfast on the deck with Uncle Anthony - what a treat!
An impromptu visit to the beach.
Carys and Uncle Jeremie...hangin' out...I guess:)
Caedmon and Auntie Keesha having a blast in the water!
Bonding time...it took awhile
A picnic lunch by Torch Lake in Alden
Ice Cream!
Mmmmmm!
Oh yeah!
Caedmon with "Aunt" Sarah (his friend Jack's aunt)
Mama and Carys kayaking - she loved it!
and she loved climbing it and keeping mama vigilant!
The boys, doing some kayaking on land.:)
Carys keeping warm with dada
Jack and Caedmon enjoying the setting sun...
for good reason...Jack finally took the dive of the dock
a quick morning swim...it didn't last long for the cooler temps
waiting patiently for breakfast
This is at the hotel restaurant the first night and it didn't go so well. This picture cracked me up! Quick story: A few weeks later this couple came up to us at our coffee shop in Bellaire and said they recognized us from somewhere and we all racked our brains and couldn't figure it out....until we got to talking about kids and "vacations" and they then figured out that they had seen us at this restaurant (above pic). Why were we memorable? 'Cause my daughter was a handful that night and I looked like a "tired mom." Awesome.
Lounging during lunch before the game Sunday
Must be something fascinating on TV
At the game: I got to see the first inning and the last inning and
Enjoying way too much ice cream
Caedmon couldn't wait to ride in the "train,"
We were pretty high up;
Probably a highlight for Caedmon was swimming;
We opted for supper IN the hotel room; it's just easier to stay in.
Riding the train at the zoo; another highlight for Caedmon!
Caedmon was in heaven!
Observing a little crocodile.
Caedmon actually had an interest by his first birthday, therefore, the dog theme.
Her mouth is stuffed with something from supper.
Waiting for her to figure out she needs to get rid of one thing in order to consume the other!:)
The cake is gone and the pacifier is back in place!
Caedmon trying out cake for his first birthday...love the difference between the two. Everyone commented on how Carys made quick, messless work of her cake...Caedmon was another story. 'Course, she had the advantage of having had cake for the first time a couple days before.
The one person she allowed to hold her.
Presents were a little overwhelming.
Laying herself down and trying to cover up with her new blanket.
She's playing peek-a-boo with her blanket.
Cuteness:)
The kids hanging out together
The boys
What a face!:)
