Silver Lake, Michigan

This past weekned we had our last summer hurrah in Silver Lake, Michigan. We've been going there for years. We love it there. It was a great time for being together, relaxing and enjoying some of our favorite activities.

Bob & Zach go karting

Mike practices his driving

More practice for Mike

A beautiful day on the boat

Zach drives the boat. He did really well. And he loved it!

We enjoyed a nice dinner at Gull Landing in Pentwater.


This looks like a postcard, doesn't it? It's such a beautiful part of Michigan.

They Knew Fear

Five young men from our youth group attended The Midwest Christian Boys Football Camp in Dwight, Illinois. From what I hear they had an amazing week. I am so proud of all of them. A special "Thank You!" To brother Jeremy and Brother Jeff K. for giving your time and attention to the young men.

Mike was on the Red Varsity team #65

The Red Varsity team won the "Superbowl" Go G!

Worn out, but worth it

#1

Coach Noonan with the team

Pastor Petrich being an encouragement

Brother Jeremy and the football players

Z watching the game

Zach and his friends Carlie and Christie enjoying the game
Thank you Lord for watching over the young men

Bitten By The Blogging Bug

This may seem like an ordinary salad to most. But today my husband, Bob, thought it was the best thing on the face of the earth. He was so excited to see that I had made him a salad with fresh spinach and broccoli (from the garden of course), fresh shredded parma cheese, bacon, chopped pecans, dried cherries, topped with homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
When he sat down at the table he was awestruck. He said "Get the camera, you have to blog this!" So I did. I guess it's the little things that please people.

Our Mini In Minnesota

We went to Minnesota for a mini vacation recently. It was FULL of family, food, and golf. We were celebrating many occasions . . . My inlaws 5oth wedding anniversary, the grand opening of my brother inlaws golf course that he just purchased, my nephew Brian's high school graduation, and a celebration of 20 years in business for my brother in law's security alarm business. Can you say party? WOW! We also had the experience of visiting "THE MALL OF AMERICA". It is a very overwhelming mall. Thank you to my sweet niece Nicole for being our tour guide. She was amazing.

Here are some pictures from our trip:

On the way up to Minnesota

Bob and his big brother, Ken

Zach gets a tour of the golf course from Uncle Ron

Bob, Zach, and Uncle Ron

Mike & his Grandma playing Rummikub

I will explain this picture . . . At the grand opening of the golf course, they had a dunk tank. Part of the festivities was to dunk the owner. So we did. Ron was showing us his Speedo that he "threatened" to put on. I am so happy he wore swim trunks!

Mom. Dad, and their boys

My sister in law Janice(Ken's wife), and my niece, Nicole, arranging us for family photos

Brian, Ken, Dad, Bob, Mom, Ron, and Nicole

Ron, Bob, and Ken at the Grand Opening of The Princeton Golf Club

We had a really nice time. I loved the golf course. It was so beautiful. It was great to see us all together.