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What a fantastic family!  Grandma Sal should be so proud of this group!

There is nothing more memorable than Grandma and Grandpa’s lake house when you are a child.  Mr. Root told me about his longtime dream of having a cabin on their lake property, where the grandkids could all come and enjoy the summer.  This lake house makes a very happy, and fulfilled Grandpa!

It is simply amazing to me to see the big personalities in such little people!  The smallest wanted nothing to do with the dress Mom intended for her.  The next just didn’t want to play.  The oldest was just uncomfortable and didn’t really know what to do with himself.  THEN, we were introduced to “Nature’s Legos” (aka snake grass), tried a family pyramid, and were allowed to toss a sister around  – – tunes changed, smiles came, and maybe (just maybe) the family photo thing wasn’t as painful as expected.

One little guy, one marsupial owl to make the little guy smile, double-trouble twinness, and a whole crowd of good-humored big kids.  Family like this is so great to see!

Kimberly & Derek were married at the Sequanota Club in Charlevoix, MI on a lovely, sunny May day, surrounded by their closest friends and family.  They designed their own custom wedding bands, had hand-made paper flowers, and a beautiful vista that perfectly matched their style.  This simple and easy event was officiated by Derek’s father and Kim’s hair and make-up was done by one of her bridesmaids.