Ok now this is the way to enjoy the holiday that puts you at the mercy of Mother Nature!

We packed up our little minivan with food and kids and took this party to Saugatuck MI! This was our favorite part of our “home away from home”.

We played on the beautiful Oval Beach… and spent time racing each other up Bald Head Mountain by day…(Hannah kicked butt by the way! She was unstoppable!!)


Then we relaxed by the fire and ate amazing, delicious meals on the grill by night.


This night was roasted potatoes, heirloom salad, grilled skirt steak. We took full advantage of the local farmers in the area and all their great home grown vegetables. The kids had a blast.

Ok, maybe some more than others!

After dinner, the family walked down 2 blocks into town for home made treats and ice-cream.

We slept good 🙂