Memorial Day Weekend

Despite the less than stellar weather memorial day weekend we headed out to Macatawa campground in Holland with Shawn, Erin, Owen and Aiden. It was a bit chilly Friday night when we arrived and that trend continued through Saturday. Saturday afternoon we headed off on a hike up to Mt. Pisgah to see Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The boys had a blast running through the woods and figuring out which way the trail was going to lead us. Even the little boys hung in there on the long hike. The boardwalk view wasn't quite as breathtaking as it can be due to the overcast sky, but was beautiful nonetheless. Sunday morning we took the kids to the channel to watch the boats and play in the sand which we all enjoyed! Sunday afternoon we spent in our trailer and a little field trip to Walmart (we were bored) due to the thunderstorms that rolled through. Thankfully the severe weather missed us, but it made for a soggy evening for dinner, playing outside and trying to start a fire. Monday we headed back to the beach in the morning so the kids could watch boats, play in the sand and stick their toes in cold Lake Michigan. After a much needed stop to get ice cream it was time to pack up and head home. We had a nice, relaxing time and can't wait for more camping trips this summer!

Owen and Joshua checking the sign to see where the trail leads.

Cory playing Tarzan as he swings on the vines.

Matthew hiking along with daddy.

Stopping to blow the dandelion fuzz.

All the boys hiking up Mt Pisgah to the boardwalk.

We reached to top!!

Matthew spots Lake Michigan.

Looking at the boats on the big lake.

Climbing down the gazillion stairs to the bottom. Thankful we went down, not up!

The maze of stairs.

The boys enjoying the campfire.

Yummmmm! Nothing tastier than a roasted marshmallow!

Joshua was very excited to see the sheriff boat out!

The little boys were more interested in playing in the sand than watching the boats.

Sand monster.

Testing Lake Michigan.......brrrrrr!

Joshua of course had to throw a few rocks in the water too.

Buddies - Aiden wouldn't let anyone besides Joshua hold his hand and help him walk back up the beach.