family time, the last hurrah!

Transition can bring some beautiful things.  Unexpectedly, this transition brought about a family vacation!  And it was so great!  So from New York I drove to northern Michigan (of course taking a 9-hour tour of Canada at 62 mph...sooo long!)

Although the customs officer was confused why my car was so full if I was just visiting a friend, they let me back into the country and I made it to Charlevoix!  I equate my childhood with northern Michigan.  Although I only spent the weekends there and two weeks of every summer, some of my best childhood memories are sprinkled along the coast of northern MI. Needless to say it was great to be back!

Charlevoix Municipal Marina.
Dad got his fish from The Villager...Happy guy.

Harbor Springs.
This visit was, thankfully, a less eventful one than in the past.
No broken props, dead fish spines, dog attacks, or poison ivy.

Pentwater Municipal Marina.
A family favorite vacation spot.  This place never gets old.

Vacation was such a treat.  Didn't even think it was going to be a reality, so really grateful that it happened.  It was restful and joy-filled.  Perfect.  A good break to the chaos, movement, and whirlwind speed of the past weeks.  Felt good to get some quality family time before leaving for 10 months.  E, thanks for traveling from Florida and bringing the sun from the sunshine state with you!  Zach, we missed you.  Way to rock your new job!  Can't wait for you to join us next year!!