The Joys of July and August

We kicked off July with our city's parade and fireworks. July was also full of swimming lessons and Vacation Bible School. August was full of two birthday celebrations and our family vacation to Lake Michigan before gearing up for school again.

 We enjoyed the parade and made some traditional yummy treats!

 We tried poppers for the first time! I did these growing up and they loved them just as much as I did!

My traditional birthday picture with my girls!

Mia's Special Day

 Mia loves doggies, or Fuff-Fuffs as she calls them. So Ben decided she should have a doggy theme with a doggy cake. It was a big undertaking, but the cake turned out great!

 Her sisters were pretty excited that it was her birthday!

 Cake and the traditional birthday book!

 For Mia's special family birthday activity we took her to the Crayola Factory. It was fun and as the girls get older we look forward to visiting again!

Before our family vacation, Quinny want to a two day morning dance camp. She LOVED it and may have found her thing!

 Lake Michigan!

 Enjoying the Ferry!

 Our little rental!

 "The Beach" Our girls wanted to go to the beach this year and we told them this is the best beach we can get to right now. We miss the beach, but we were able to swim and collect shells as well as build sandcastles, so it was a success! The bonus was I didn't have to think about sharks! ;)

 This girl has been a shell collector since she could walk! My Granny and her would be the best of beach buds!

 It was a relaxing vacation and we are looking forward to where our vacations take us next!