My mom and dad joined us on the journey to Michigan. Having endured a childhood of trips to Michigan via Chicago, the ONLY way to travel these days is via the car ferry across Lake Michigan. We ventured to Milwaukee for the 12:30 boat. We have taken the boat several times across the lake. This was Cooper’s second trip, but Tessa’s first. What I love is that the kids don’t have to be in car seats… and we can move around, too… and you are there in 2½ hours. Cooper loved looking out the window at all the water. Tessy cuddled into Grandma and slept most of the way.
One we arrived in Michigan we were greeted by my great aunt and uncle. We had a wonderful visit with them. After a long trip, we decided not to stop at my grandma’s that evening, but instead checked into our hotel for the night.
Dick and Carolyn's
The next morning we went over to Grandma’s and had lunch.
Great-Grandma O'C and Tess
Uncle Bob and Tess
Aunt Jean and Tess
After lunch we headed to Blissfield (about 20 minutes north of Toledo) to see Steve’s grandma. She had taken a tumble a month or so before and it was great to see she was doing quite well. She loved holding Cooper and Tess. We spent a couple of days with her and we were fortune to have Steve’s sister, Tamra and husband Brian visit for dinner that Friday night. Our visit with them was too short! Thankfully Tamra was able to stay the night and we sat up and chatted for a few hours.
Great-Grandma Goetz and Tess
Aunt Tamra
Saturday morning we headed out early to go back to the other side of the state for my grandma’s party. She had a wonderful celebration. It was fun to see my dad’s siblings and a couple of cousins. On Sunday (Mother’s Day) we all went to church and then back to Grandma’s for brunch. It was nice to have a quiet afternoon.
Grandma O'C's grandkids and great-grandkids
Grandma and Tessy
Sunday evening we took the kids swimming at the hotel. Cooper loved playing on the steps of the pool. It was a bit cool and the hot tub was too warm, so I only stuck Tess’ feet in both.
On Monday, after a quick visit with Dick and Carolyn again, we boarded the ferry back. My mom and dad had celebrated their 40th anniversary the week before and decided to take a few days to go to Mackinac Island. I missed having the extra hands on the ferry as Steve had to drive on and I had to walk on with both kids, but we did it. The water was ince and smooth.
We had a great trip and the kids did amazingly well with all the travel, new people to meet, and several different beds to sleep in. I was SO proud of them!!!
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