Annual Visit with Uncle Andrew

We had so much fun during our annual visit with Uncle Andrew. He arrived in time for dinner on Tuesday and we spent the evening playing disc golf in the backyard and racing the 360 big wheels in the cul-de-sac. On Wednesday, we went to the Alligator Sanctuary and then stopped for lunch and shuffle board at Latitude 42. In the evening, Will had hockey evaluations. On Thursday morning, we went to WMU for a round of disc gold and then went to the nature center for a picnic lunch. We were going to walk some of the trails but got engrossed in dam building in the creek in Nature's Playground. We spent about 2 hours trying to stop the flow of the "river." We were finally successful and left quickly before mother nature ultimately won. We went home for a bit to relax and then went to Bell's for dinner. On Friday morning, we stopped at Sweetwater's for donuts and then played another round of disc golf before Phil and Andrew left for Detroit.

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

We took our annual trip to the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary. The boys love seeing all the alligators and remember details about some of their favorites: Godzilla, Charlie, Quasimodo, and Spot. We also met a tortoise named Hercules (and his buddy, Greg) who can wander the grounds freely. Hercules seemed to think he was our tour guide - we always found him at our next stop.

Hercules.... and Greg

Practice, Practice, Practice

The boys are still doing great with their piano lessons!

Miscellaneous Summer Fun

Here are a few random things we've done this summer. It's hard to believe we have less than a week before school starts!

Build a Bear Pikachu for Alex

Such a happy boy

Surprising Grann at her office - Retirement Party!

Waiting for Grann

Alex's Back to School Dinner and Shopping Trip (Red Robin)

Will's Back to School Dinner and Shopping Trip (One Well)

Yippee!  Alex finished all his first grade math games.

Tie Dye

Backyard Campout

Alex won Ticket to Ride and had longest route and most completed tickets

Woohoo!  Will finished his 4th grade math games.

Up North - Sunday

On Sunday, we took some family photos around the cottage. Here are just a few that we took. Then we went to Bud's for lunch and stopped at the used book store before heading home. It was another great weekend at the cottage.