On the way home we stopped in Mackinac City for a place to play for a bit and came in town just in time for the 50 year celebration of the bridge.

We had a great vacation in Manisitique!

Seul Choix Point Lighthouse
Yes, the stairs all the way to the top were a bit dizzying!

We enjoyed the full moon while we on the lake

Emma painted her new piggy bank while on vacation

Just hanging out at the lake house...

My little beach nut had fun making sand angels and sand swimming!!

Playing with the hammock. It makes a lovely harp!

Relaxing in the hammock

Emma and her new ballerina doll. Grandma Sandy found it in the cool cafe/bookstore in town

Swinging on the beach :)

Just a few more vacation shots

A boat trip along the pictured rocks national shoreline
Emma was a bit tired

















But we had fun anyway, especially with our tickets

The beach is a great place to chase birds....










and to drink beer.

Sand Castles are so much fun! This one was complete with a mermaids swimming pool and crayfish guards!

After a slow morning of playing games and laying around, it was time to hit the beach!

One last celebration before the birthday girl had to head to bed.


We love you Emma! Happy 3rd Birthday!

Emma's Tool Set




















Papa was happy to help Emma learn how to use the hammer...


















He started to reconsider this idea....















And wonder if all this Princess stuff wasn't stuff a bad idea after all...













But he persevered...














Because he knows, even a princess needs to know how to fix things and should never have to rely on a Prince.

The Birthday Water Park Adventure

On Emma's birthday we headed to the water park with two of her best friends. We had a great time!!

The Princess in action.
Calling the important peeps, blowing kisses to the masses and singing for all to hear are only a small part of this princesses charm!!