Pure Michigan

Tyler and I had talked about taking the boys to the beach in Michigan for months.  Ye of little faith, I had my doubts that it would really happen!  Ha!  Well, it did happen and it was full of fun, relaxation, and lots of memories made with our four boys.  This was our first family trip with all our boys in tow, and it was a success!  We had ideal weather for the beach and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.  We hope to make this a family tradition!  Michigan is beautiful!

With a Summer in Indiana full of Noah's Ark type rain, these blue skies were a welcome site!

The boys saw their first lighthouse and enjoyed walking on a long pier next to beautiful Lake Michigan.

My favorite person.

The water was a brisk 65 degrees. but the boys didn't care!  They loved the water and Mom loved that she didn't have to worry about shark attacks!  :D

Love seeing my Hubby with his boys <3

Zak's intention of this photo was to send it to his three cousins in the Dominican Republic who he misses a ton!  This boy not only has sand in places we don't even want to know, but he has a tender heart for his family!

This is Malachi's favorite past time... eating chips.

Thaddeus and his muscles.

Burying Zak.

It was so nice to have a playground right on the beach.  Lots to do!

Out little beach babe.

Working as a team to fill a hole with water.

I had fun building a sand castle with the boys.

Finished product.

And then our second sand castle that we made bigger and better after Malachi so lovingly destroyed our first one.

Mommy and her little men.

I love my family.

Some goofing around :)

The boys kept asking me to take their picture.  They were statues.

A little mini golf to end our little vacation.  The boys loved it.

I love this picture.

They needed a little guidance.

This is only the beginning of our Pure Michigan trips.  We are excited to go back next Summer and hope to do some exploring and really take in what Michigan has to offer.  I am so thankful that we have a beach so close to home and we were able to visit this Summer.  Thank you, Lord, for Your many blessings.