God has been gracious to us and has been with us through our journey of love and life. He has carried us through some of the most difficult times and has given us joy in the midst of sorrow. He has also been loving and given us abundant blessings. Most importantly, He has provided us with faith. May we share that faith with others.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame".
Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Friday, July 14, 2017

Pure Michigan Vacation, Great Wolf Lodge

After leaving Mackinac Island, we drove to Traverse City and checked into Great Wolf Lodge. The kids enjoyed playing in the water.  At Great Wolf Lodge, we played miniature golf as a family, Lilly and I got a pedicure, the kids played in the arcade, and went on many quests.  Liam upgraded to Master Magi!  Dave and I managed to get a date night and went to downtown Traverse.  Mom, Anna, and I drove to the wineries and sampled some wine.














































Thursday, July 13, 2017

Pure Michigan Vacation, Mackinac Island

Today was another cool, rainy day, but we decided to ride bikes around the island anyway.  It drizzled, but we didn't mind.  That was better than being sticky hot.  Dave and Liam raced around the island.  Lilly and I took our time and stopped to get pictures.  Dave and Liam rode a tandem bike, Lilly had a bike looked onto my bike.













Liam enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate after his bike ride