We're in the middle of our fourth week of school, and I just have to pause and say, "Wait... it's fall already?!"
Where did the summer go? How does time pass so quickly? And when did my son become a middle schooler?
I had a list of things I planned to accomplish over the summer, when I was supposed to be less busy because I wouldn't have school to worry about. That list included blogging more... obviously, that didn't happen!
The summer was as busy as ever, but it was a good kind of busy. And although I never accomplished my goal of cleaning the house from top to bottom, light fixtures and all, I did accomplish something much greater.
Our family was able to spend several weekends camping, including a special weekend with my parents, my sister's family, and my brother's family. We also decided to spend a week in Mackinaw at the end of the summer so that we could walk the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day.
There's nothing like putting away the computers, television, Blu-Ray, and cell phones and simply enjoying each other and the world God gave us. I'm grateful for modern conveniences, but I do think they often get in the way of what our true priorities should be. I am grateful that we invested the time into our family, and especially these memories with our boys.
Here are a few highlights:
The seven cousins being goofy during our Kirkland family camping trip.
The girls: Lauren (my niece), Melissa (my sister), my mom, me, and Wendy (my sister-in-law)
The boys with their grandpa. We went to Stony Haven Campground in New Era. My parents were able to rent a cabin that was wheelchair accessible, so my dad could come, too.
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
Our favorite putt-putt golf place in Petoskey. And, yes, Lukas is picking the pirate's nose.
Geocaching on Mackinac Island
Walking the Mackinac Bridge
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