Michigan

Grandma Ruth celebrated her 94th birthday on May 6th, we headed out to Michigan to celebrate belatedly with her on May 22nd. 

Griffin loved the parking garage.

And the elevator.

Waiting in line to check-in. 4 adults + 3 kids = way too much stuff

Watching airplanes take-off, "There's another one!!"

Everyone is still happy...not bad for getting up at 4am!

Waiting to taxi and take-off...the downside to early boarding.

Could NOT have done it without an extra pair of hands!

Getting ready to take off!!

Still doing great!

The row behind us!

Napping in Chicago- we managed to travel on a BAD weather day so our terminal was suUUper crowded and our flight was delayed over an hour. Not ideal with toddlers!

But they did pretty well considering. 

Finally in Michigan!

It was a L.O.N.G day!

Day TWO

Watching the birds and 'chipmonkey'

See the 'chipmonkey'?

"Rock-a-bye"

Meeting Great-Grandma Ruth!

Grandpa Joe snuggles with cousin Kenna.

Bath time!

More Great Grandma snuggles

Day THREE

Think they're brothers?

Cousin Reagan meets Great Uncle Joe

It was quite an event, lol!

Ruth Ann with Benjamin

Conner

Janae massaging Grandma's feet.

He's getting so smiley:)

Grandma Kathy played outside with the kids

Griffin loved loved loved Uncle John's pond.

He never napped once while we were out there...almost got one out of him this day.

We went to some friend's house, their property was amazing and also came with a pond.

And a tractor :)

Griffin enjoyed hitting the trees with sticks

Back at Uncle John's, he's still not tired!

"Oh no Mommy, he's broken"

Finally bedtime back at the 'guest house'

Day FOUR

This is what I woke up to this morning! Isn't it precious!?!

Driving up to the main house:)

Snoozing on Grandpa Joe.

Exploring with cousin Kent

Such perfect weather to sit around in and catch up with family.

Day FIVE

 Playing peek-a-boo with Grandma Ruth

 Grandma and her sister, Grace

 Nap-time

 Grandma Kathy bought the little mister sunglasses

 Out for a walk

 Picking Rhubarb

 Airplane!

 Just walking the rows

 Music time!

 Butch is quite the accompanist

 Lindsey on the fiddle

 Butch is a good sport

 Dinner time!

I don't think he has ever played as hard as long as he did today. Bed-time was a cinch!

Day SIX

 Travel time- this is the last picture I took because Griffin threw up the whole way home :(

 Sicko on the couch, home sweet home!

Yay for home!