This family knows how to have a good time together!  The whole family laughed and joked together and grandma just rolled her eyes and laughed right along with them.  We had a fun evening on the beach at the Homestead in Glen Arbor.

Despite one bloody nose from a bonk into sister’s head while horsing around, we managed to still have some fun at the beach in Elk Rapids.  Papa doing “Papa funny faces” certainly does help the mood.  I love how quick little boys bounce back!

 

I have say that little miss Edith was the calmest, most chill one year old I have ever met!  She has the funniest little expressions and they all seem to come from her eyes.  She looks at you with a very entertaining intentness. Oh, and Edith, in about 15 years I’ll need to introduce you to a boy named James. . .  trust me, you two will hit it off.

This family knows how to put on a reunion!  A killer food spread, a beautiful hall, a fun Seger cover band, and more than 50 family members came together for a great afternoon in Elk Rapids.

Tricia and her husband were blessed to have their three boys and their ladies, and the three grandsons join them for the week on Lake Leelanau for a family vacation together.

The Saunders family joined me for a fun day at the beach in Glen Arbor for some family photos.

Little-mister Brett turned ONE!  I had a fun afternoon with this little doll and his parents!  His mom made a gorgeous birthday sign for our photos.  We discovered that grass is fun to eat, airplanes are in the sky, and water and sand feel great on toes.

I always love seeing the Herman family!  I’ve gotten to see the girls grow from little girls to young ladies.  Grandma and Grandpa are as spunky as ever and everyone seems to be happy and doing well!  And Justine, let’s talk about this young man you have!!  He seems like a great dude!  Maybe we’ll see something shiny for your left hand in the future?  LOL – no pressure!

Grandma bought a cute dress and nice shirt for these two fun kids to have photos on the beach with their parents.  For the age gap between the two children, they were wonderful together!  Total hams!!

My little buddy Blake really doesn’t understand what is coming his way VERY soon – – – a SISTER!  He has had the unwavering attention of his wonderful parents for almost 2 years now.  And I must mention that he might have turbo boosters in his shoes!  He is a very happy (and speedy) little boy.  I am so excited to meet little sister in the near future!  I know she will be just as happy a little doll as her big brother!