red white and blue

happy really long 4th of July weekend

in TC and boy did we have fun!

The tradition carried on with my cousins coming up 

and of course lots of grandma and grandpa time!

the weather was good

and it was the start of Cherry Festival

picture time

Arie and I headed up Thursday morning with Grandma and Grandpa

naps were needed 

then beach time

supervising grandpa on the grill

Friday

best way to start the day!

then off on errands with mama and grandpa

while grandma had Bible study

post nap beach fun

the thunderbirds were up for cherry festival

practicing and were LOUD

one of his favorite things to do 

papa arrived and we went straight out to dinner

then to the airport were they had a ton of planes, helicopters, firetrucks, ect...

and the thunderbirds

Arie was so excited to see everything!

 

Saturday morning

started out a little chilly 

so train time 

and a drive down to Cherry Festival

and the Marine...boats!

then in the afternoon 

the cousins arrived

HOORAY!!

seaboat time

and after dinner the boys wanted to try out a new biking trail

Arie wanted to be in on the fun

thank goodness for nana to push and pull him through the path 

Sunday morning

snuggles with grandpa 

and post nap beach

then later in the afternoon the Wymas came over!

so glad they decided to be in TC and that it all worked out

Arie loved playing with the kids!

and we loved talking to their parents :) 

Monday

Happy Breakfast at Wimbeldon!!! 

then off to the beach for a beautiful day

Arie had his first sail and liked it!

 and our last day

4th of JULY

started with more beach time

another beautiful day

then lunch and time to head home

he was exhausted to say the least

we had such a fun LONG weekend away!!
We love traverse city and spending time with grandparents, cousins and friends!!