Michigan Part 2 :: August 2018

The middle part of our time in Michigan in the summer of 2018 involved spending time with Grandma Smith "up north" in Michigan.

Grandma had these funny glasses for the kids to wear.  They thought it was hilarious.

They played outside on the swingset...

...and on the trampoline...

...eating juicy watermelon...

...playing with kittens...

...and picking sticky green beans from the garden.

Jeralyn's 7th birthday was celebrated three times while we were in Michigan.  This was the first at Grandma Smith's house.  Grandpa was in Africa at this time.  We had just missed him.

And then after a few days we went back to my mom's house and we had a difficult time getting all of the children to smile and look at the camera at the same time.

Michigan Part 1 :: August 2018

The kids and I (Christina) spent 3 weeks in Michigan.

Joel and I on one of the flights to Detroit.

Joshua making a funny face.  I sat with the boys on one side and Jeralyn sat next to me across the isle.

Jeralyn won a game of dominoes.

We spent some time at my friend Crystal's house.  I hadn't seen her in 16 years and it sure was great to see her again.  The kids spent the time playing in the basement in the playroom. What a great playroom!

Crystal and I.

Joel playing the piano with my friend Rebekah's son, Titus.  The kids loved playing with Titus and Leah in their LEGO basement.  It was like LEGO movie in real life.

My friend Rebekah and I.

My mom, me, and Jeralyn "smoking" pretzels.

My grandma with the kids.

Sitting outside my grandma's house making funny faces.

Grace and Jeralyn

We had a get together at my grandma's house.  There was a bounce house for them to play in and other outdoor toys and games.  It was great!

Playing in the sandbox with cousins.

Jeralyn swinging.

I don't remember what these bikes are called, but the kids had a great time playing on them.

Me and my mom.

More July 2018

Jeralyn proudly showing off her LEGO castle.

The kids thought it would be "fun" to wear winter hats and other gear at the end of July.  Silly kids!

One of our favorite beaches on the river.

July 2018 pics

Here's few photos I took in July of 2018:

Jeralyn on the 4th of July.

Playing at the splash pad in Kooskia.

Jeralyn and Joshua took swim lessons in Nez Perce.

Jeralyn having a tea party with Shelly.