We've really packed it in over the last few weeks. I can't believe we started July with Family Camp, and now here it is: next week will be August. I hate seeing Summer fly by. July was so good to our family. We took our first Sunday off, and went to Family Camp and had the time of our lives. I have a hard time describing the magic, but it was the perfect mix of time in a beautiful place, family time, Sten and me time, away time, free time, structured time.... it was just all around a great week. Some highlights include:
We left Mackinaw City, and headed to CAMP! Whoop Whoop!
One of my favorite views in the entire world. Sleeping in a tent is pure bliss for me. We camped right near Mackinac Island and the kids loved every minute of tent life. Plus-- got to cross it off my resolution list for this year!
morning snuggles.
Why doesn't this guy sleep in at home???
Lucy took this picture. I wanted to document my 7/7 State Park 18 for 2018 goal
I'd say the highlight of Mackinac Island for us was finding this spot and throwing rocks. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day (although the island was quite busy), it was blue skies, and bright sun, and the kids were most certainly worn out for our last night of camping.
Biggest highlight: being with Cousins. I get a little teary looking at this pic. Loved the quality time my kids had with their cousins and tons of other kids.
Aunt MIM!
Craft hall piggy banks!
This is where we spent all of our free time.... sand and water on repeat.
Obviously last ones on the beach.
this boy loves trucks.
And Lucy could literally sit in the sand all day I think.
Olle loved spending time with his "little cousin" Jonah. They are less than a year apart and Olle was just in love with him. They were constantly hugging and holding hands.
two blondies!
MATCHING!
They didn't actually get pulled by the boat, but wanted to sit in the tube.
hugs on the beach!
One of my favorite memories of the week was going to watch the sunset at the point. I can't even describe the beauty of this place, but it sure is special.
These two little siblings.
Can't believe we got a family picture!
It was 10pm by this point. The sky just kept getting more and more beautiful, but the bugs started getting so bad! We finally packed it up, but the kids would have stayed til it was pitch black, they were having the time of their lives.
love this guy!
Olle celebrated his THIRD bday at camp, with lots of family and a little cake down by the lake. What a lucky guy. He got basketball clothes, and nike shoes from all the family, and you would have thought he won the jackpot. I've never seen him so happy. He just kept looking at his shoes saying: "I look so cool!"
Post Chapel fun at camp
Crate stacking! weirdest concept, but so much harder than it looks, I was shaking so hard up there. But I am glad I did it, felt like a big accomplishment, even though most of the 9 year olds got higher than me :)
Sten kept asking me what kind of things I wanted to do while at camp, and I didn't really have anything on my list EXCEPT run to the point. I am happy to say, I got 2 runs to the point! One by myself, and one with a staffer, who is running her FIRST marathon this fall! So excited for her.
We got away on a date night and stopped at the lookout on our way back to camp. It was a little hazy that day, but this view is spectacular!
last one. Mim sent me this picture after we were home and already missing camp. They both have red vines licorice in their hands and you can just tell they are happy and feel safe and loved. I am so glad we had the chance to spend a week at PLCBC, we are the luckiest.
LOVE. edc.
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