Michigan Trip

It is hard to believe our trip has already come and gone and the first week of July is gone! We had a terrific 8 day road trip out to Michigan - I wouldn't change anything about it. We came back a bit early since the weather was not cooperating 100%. I, however, must be in a 'nesting mode' since I was perfectly fine with coming home a few days earlier. Our first adventure with Faustina proved to be both relaxing and fun. Faustina was wonderful and she seems to already have a great love of the outdoors! ;) Here are a few of our highlights:


Seeing Grandma Mary. We stayed 3 nights at her home in Allen Park. She made her famous mostacolli and meatballs, had many stories to share, and Faustina met her great grandmother for the first time!


Spending a day at the Serge household. We were able to spend time with Uncle Bob, Aunt Loretta and Molly. Molly showed us her college campus and we had a relaxing day hanging out with family.

Visiting cute small towns and walking around. We spent time in Charlevoix, Traverse City, Petoskey, Mackinaw City and other places. Seeing these cities was especially fun since Mike and I did the Michigander Bike trip in 2006 and saw these towns for the first time on our 350 mile tour. We kept remembering our previous trip and all the things we had done and seen.

Here in Frankenmuth we had an authentic German 8 course dinner. Num!


Charlevoix



Here in Mackinaw City we actually stayed in a nice hotel for the night since all our camping gear was soaked from the previous nights' downpour. We discovered fudge is a main attraction here and we did not hold back!





And of course all the camping fun of sleeping in tents, campfires, camp food and enjoying the outdoors.