Vacation 2008 at the Cabin in Traverse City, MI

Hi Everyone: about a year ago I started chatting with Gary about the fact that for my 50th birthday I would like to share time with my Mom and Aunt and Uncle. So he put the plans in motion and asked his brother in-law if we could invite them to his cabin up in Traverse City during the week that we get to stay there at the end of July. He agreed and we all began to look forward to it. I can't believe that now I am sitting here and the time has come and gone. We had a good time, Great weather and we all got through the week with our sanity! :) So I would like to share some of the pictures from the week. On Monday evening Cristan, the kids and Steven joined us. There was some fishing, boating, swimming and shopping and just relaxing going on. I hope you enjoy the pictures!
Until next time,

Grandma Cheryl

Hi Everyone, Last week we spent from Tues. through Sunday at Metamora/Hadley State Park. We were there with the Sunnysiders who we camp with. There were over 40 Adults and 22+ kids. We had a great time. We weathered the rain but as you can see from some of the pictures the kids loved the mud hole the rain left behind. We cherish the memories that we make every time we are together. The Grand-kids had a great time fishing, swimming, and make new friends. Gary and I left the park on Sunday and drove home, dropped off the grand-kids and Cristan and headed for Fremont, OH to get the awning on our trailer looked at. So it was a busy week but one we really enjoyed! We are off to Traverse City in the morning after picking up my Mom from the Flint airport and heading to my brother in law's cabin. I have not celebrated a birthday with my Mom in years so it is nice that my sister and brother in law are allowing my Mom and Aunt and Uncle to come and share the time with us this year. My Mom turned 76 in June, my Aunt will be 70 on Tuesday and Of course most of you know that I will be 50 in August. So we will be celebrating these milestones together. I will chat with you all soon. Hope that you are enjoying the heat and the sunshine! I Love Summer!

Blessings,
Grandma Cheryl

Camping with the Sunnysider Families at Metamora State Park

The Kids enjoyed the mud after the rain moved through!

Elizabeth enjoyed sitting under the awning on a Hot Summer Day! Isn't she getting so big!

Here's Garrett resting before Everyone arrives to the state park in Hadley,MI

July 3rd, 2008

Hi Everyone: Here are a few pictures of the little pool that My Mom got for the great-grand boys to enjoy, oh Elizabeth too! Between their Dad and PaPa they got it up and running. Josiah was a little shy about getting in, but Josiah is usually a little more reserve about things then Jeremiah. But once he warmed up things went a little better. Elizabeth is waiting for the water to warm up. Jeremiah stayed in so long Cristan said he needed a warm bath to warm up! It's suppose to be in the 80's all weekend here so the water should reach a nice temperature soon.
As you can see, Cristan put in a nice little garden for herself and it looks great. Elizabeth was enjoying the swing while the boys were trying to enjoy the pool!

Hope you all have a great fourth of July weekend. We will be home, no camping this Holiday weekend. Take in some fireworks some where!

God Bless America!

Grandma Cheryl

Thursday July 3rd, 2008

Check out Cristan's

Garden! :)

The boy's new pool that Great-Grandma Shaw bought them!

Howell Michigan Hot Air Balloon Festival - June 2008

Hi Everyone: Gary and our Camping family went over to Howell for the Hot Air Balloon Festival this past weekend. The weather wasn't to bad, but we didn't get to see the Balloon's launch. It was to windy that day. But the event had lots of other things for us to see. There was a Medieval area, Sky Divers, Classic Car show, Carnival rides and so that meant Elephant ears! Also we say a stunt kite show, dog show, and an art show. So we had enough to keep us busy for a few hours. Gary and I were on to provide dessert Friday evening so I took advantage of this and we celebrated Gary's 50th birthday which will actually be Tues. July 1st. On Friday morning Gary and I wondered over to downtown Howell where we ran into the Fox 2 reporter. She was ordering a new purse from this little Boutique in Howell. I found a new bag to carry to church that has Philippians 4:13 embroidered on the front. I thought it would be great for my bible and glass's I have to use to read now! :) Maybe that way I won't forget and leave them on the pew!
Gary also picked up a new Coffee Mug for himself. Well, take care until next time. Hope you are enjoying the summer, it seems that it's either been Hot and muggy or chilly here. Hopefully we will get some consistent weather in the 80's soon!
God Bless,
Grandma Cheryl

Last day at Yogi Bear Campground - June 2008

Well it was a great weekend with the Kids and Cristan over at Silver Lake. Before we left the campground Papa and Grandma took Elizabeth on the last wagon ride of the day with Bo Bo Bear and Cindy Bear. You know, Yogi's friend and Girl Friend! In a few weeks we will be in Howell, MI for the Hot Air Balloon Festival. I will share more later.
Grandma Cheryl