Sunday, July 3, 2011

North Manitou Camping Trip

Last Sunday we went camping with Christine and Todd on N. Manitou Island and had a blast.

Leland

Calm waters....

Ferry to the island

Arriving on N. Manitou

Sisters

Setting up camp

Hike on the beach that turned into an 8 mile hike






Lake Manitou, a lake in the middle of the island


Beach time





The campfire was a blast and the stars were incredible out there!



Last day, on our way to catch the ferry

Can't wait to get back out to camp on the Manitou Islands again soon!

June TC vacation and Dave and Lauren visit

Mike and I enjoyed a week vacation up north the last week of June. It felt way too short, but we squeezed as much in as we could during the time we were there!



Traverse Legal BBQ

Quinn and Katie

TC girlies

Mama and daughter



Pyramid Point


The beach at North Bar Lake--
and Bell's beer of course!


We had a great time with Dave and Lauren-- come back to TC soon guys!!


On the Amara


Fishing at the kid's fishing pond in Elk Rapids...not much luck and it was a cold day!


Dad, Avery and Bee

Laura and Dad at the secret spot

Later, we went to the Elk River Dam and caught and released 4 small mouth bass.
The next day we went fishing on Lake Skegemog after visiting with Grandma Nichols.




Another successful fishing day, all catch and release that day too!


Later that day we went down the Torch River to the Torch Lake sandbar.



Followed by dinner with family (including both grandmas, and aunt and uncle) and a wonderful campfire with S'mores!


Monday, June 20, 2011

Nancy's Bachelorette Party- Chicago, June 2011

It was so great to reunite with med school friends in Chicago for Nancy's Bachelorette Party.

L, Jillian, Nancy and Erin


The Underground, Chicago


Can't wait for the wedding in August!

Dexter AA Half Marathon and Kevin and Crystal visit!

Kevin and Crystal came up from Cleveland for the weekend. We had a great time playing golf!


The next day was the Dexter AA 1/2 Marathon: Mike at the finish!



My running buddy for the last 3 miles- Lauren! So glad we found each other in the humidity and heat!



Post race BBQ at our house!

Kate, Laura and Lauren