Camping at Crooked Lake

June 17-18, 09, we headed out post-call for a local camping trip!

Beautiful sunset at Crooked Lake Campground, in the Pinckney State Recreation area.

We headed out to Crooked Lake in a huge rainstorm. Thankfully it let up, and we were able to enjoy a really fun trip with friends Mitul, Paul, Mike and Megan.

Here is a picture of the infamous racoon who at Mitul's bag of chex mix.

We went fishing the next day and caught some tiny bluegills.

We also brough Steve (mike's brother's) kayaks which were great to cruise around the lake in.

We all had a great time, and can't wait to go back!

24 Hours in TC....

I hate to say it but I am way behind on blogging....but I am trying my best to catch up!

About a month ago, Mike and I were both starting month long rotations in the ICU...Mike in the Adult Medical ICU, and me in the Neonatal ICU. We had really busy months...with only 4 days off..3 of which we had off together!

The first day off, July 6th, we headed to TC for the Cherry Festival...only 24 hours, but well worth it!

The Nichols family...and a beautiful sunset

All 6 of us!

-for those who don't know...Mike, Laura, Dad, Mom, Christine (sister) and Todd (brother in law)

Following sunset cocktails on the back of the Amara, we all headed to North Peak for dinner, followed by the beer tent. Then all 6 of us stayed the night on the Amara... practice for our upcoming journey to the North Channel.

The next day, the sun was out and we braved the wind to enjoy some time on the water... you can see all the boats that fill West Bay....not to mention the festival in the background!

We took a cruise on the Amara... and Mike and I admired dream houses on the bay. All in all a great day...I even got to drive the boat!

Father's Day: June 21st

On Father's Day...we enjoyed a round of golf with Mom and Dad (Nichols) at the Elk Lake Public golf course.  It was a beautiful day and we had a great time.  

Happy Father's Day, Dad!

Macare and Dusty Wedding Weekend: The Wedding

The day started with a beautiful ceremony....

Followed by a fun trolley ride out to the ranch!

Beautiful peony bouquets....

And the beautiful bride....

Macare and Dusty's new home....

More trolley shots...

Crooked Creek Ranch...the reception site...

Dinner in the tent....Kate and I

It was great to see Bets and Jared, and Lindsey and Tomas

First dance...

Drinks and dancing in the barn....

A beautiful day for a beautiful couple...so happy for you guys! 

Macare and Dusty Wedding Weekend: The Rehearsal

June 19th was the rehearsal for the wedding of our dear friends, Macare and Dustin.  Macare was my bridesmaid last summer, and has been my greatest support and best friend for years.  Dustin has been around for about 5 years now, and Mike and I both consider Dusty to be a great friend.  We were so thrilled to be a part of their special day....

Mike and I with the happy couple!

Macare and I 

TC girls...my best frineds in the world!

Macare and her beautiful 8 bridesmaids :) 

Mike and I at the Old Mission Tavern, in the Gallery, where the rehearsal dinner was held.

The next day was full of even more fun! 

June 12-14th- Weekend in TC with the Family

Such a fun weekend in TC.  Mike had to work that weekend, so I drove up north for some TC fun :)  Friday night, I arrived just in time to see Seth Bernard, Daisy May, and Rachel Davis perform at a Porterhouse Productions event in the backyard of friends Sam and Abby Porter's TC home.  Abby is my best friend Lindsay's older sister, and she and her husband Sam are bringing some great music to Northern MI.  What a cool place to see a concert, and the music was awesome!! 

Saturday, Mom, Dad, and I hit the driving range.  We had a great time, and I got some tips, especially on putting that has since helped my golf game. We followed that up with a great dinner at Apache Trout Grill.  Yum!  

Sunday we went to Christine and Todd's new house and had a great dinner.  Grandma Maas and Grandma Nichols joined us too!

Avery and I 

Avery's self take of us :)

Aden and I

Avery and Bee

Aiden, all bundled up after a dip in the pool. 

All in all it was a great, and relaxing weekend catching up with every.