We're Back!

And we had a fantastic time! So much sun, water, sand, eating, family, and friends! The week went by way too fast. Brayden loved every second of it. He got spoiled by everyone, loved the water and sand, and wanted to go on the boat all the time. Below are some of the pictures I took. I don't normally like to post this many pictures, but when I have 313 to choose from, it is really hard to narrow it down. So sit back and enjoy the (many) pictures!

Playing the water with Uncle Chad. After 5 minutes of screaming and crying because he didn't like the sand or water, he finally tried it and the rest of the week, it was impossible to get him out of the water!! When asked what he wanted to do on a particular day, his response always was "water!" It also helped that the lake water was on average in the mid 70's!!

Loving every second of being in the water!

Playing in the sand and building castles with Patrick.

Playing with his little cousins, Jaiden and Eliana.

Playing in more sand back at the trailer.

Watching a storm come across the lake. We had a couple rough storms while we were up there. Did I mention that we were staying in a tent?? :)

Going out in the water with Daddy.

Sitting in the shade and taking a break with Papa.

Playing in the water...again...with Nana and Papa.

The sunsets in Pentwater are indescribable!

In the stroller getting ready to go get some ice cream. We found out that he doesn't like to share ice cream with anyone. He has to have his own! :)

Going for his first boat ride. Standing up front with Papa.

Sean sitting on the back of the boat enjoying the ride.

Brayden and Jaiden driving the boat.

Playing in the sand....again. This is where he spent the majority of his vacation...at the beach.

Cheese!

Making castles with Papa.

I LOVE this picture!! Brayden's sandy feet! :)

Getting water with Papa.

Playing in the water with DayeAnn. They had a blast together!

Going to get ice cream. Riding in the wagon with his cousin Jaiden.

Yummy! A blue rasberry glacier!

Playing with trucks at the beach.

Taking a quick break.

Playing with his cousin Ellie. They were chasing each other around. Everything that Ellie did, Brayden did and vice versa. They loved playing together!

Chase me!

My little fish!

Having so much fun!

Running!

Playing in the water with GiGi!

Shucking corn for dinner with Papa.

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We had such an amazing time and are already looking forward to next year. It was so wonderful to spend all that time with family and friends. This is truly one of my favorite times of the year!

Pentwater or BUST!!

In about 72 hours, we will be watching this...

here....

with the men in my life that i love so dearly...

spending time as a family....

watching sunsets....

resting and taking snoozes....

eating lots and lots of ice cream....

and playing cornhole with family and friends....

going for walks and wagon rides....

building sand castles in the sand....

and knocking them down....

waiting for yummy dinners to cook over the campfire...

and having as much fun as we possibly can...

We can hardly wait!! Pentwater hurry up!!

**Isn't Brayden super adorable in these pictures? He is growing up way too fast for his momma! Sigh.....

Running through the Sprinklers

Today was a hot one. The temperature reached a balmy 91, with the heat index at 96 degrees! It was so warm outside and of course, Brayden only wanted be outside. So, we made the best of it and turned on the sprinklers! Brayden took one look at them and ran straight into it laughing and giggling the whole time! The kiddo never stopped running in and out of the water. He was totally drenched! He was not happy when he had to come inside. He finally calmed down when he was told we could go outside tomorrow and play in the water again! :)