July | My frog does ballet!

We spent most of July on some form of much-welcomed vacation.  We traveled a good portion of the upper-Midwest to see friends and family and to have some great quality time in the car together.  Yes, we said it!  We actually got along and had FUN in the car.  Sure there were arguments over the small things like being in each other’s space, who ate the last Oreo, and electronics not being charged.  But we will fondly remember the family, friends, fun and beautiful landscapes from this summer. 

Our travels took us to Lake Maxinkukee, Janesville/Edgerton WI, St. Germain WI, the UP, Mackinaw, Pentwater, South Bend, Camp Eberhart and Lake Lemon all in July.  

Lots of driving, packing, unpacking and laundry - but lots of great memories too.

One of my favorites was at our friends’ lake house in Mackinaw.  After 7 hours in the car we escaped to the beach and lake for much needed stretch, swim and beverage.  The kids found lots of frogs hopping on the beach.  Neve caught one and didn’t let it go.  She held on to it for two straight hours!  I’m not sure how the frog felt about this newfound friendship.  Especially when I heard Neve exclaim proudly to her brothers, “MY frog does ballet!”  I looked over and she had her frog doing plies in her hand.