Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Mackinac Island with the Family

 Sorry for the delay in posts, the first few weeks of school have been crazy and I have been exhausted. Finally getting into a routine I think.  One of the ways that my hubby got me to the UP in the summer was allowing us a day on Mackinac Island.  I was pretty excited to show the kids the island and the horses.  They just couldn't believe that there would be no cars.  On our way from the cabin to St. Ignace I checked facebook on my phone and saw that one of my besties and her family were heading to the island, what a fun surprise.  Our kids love to spend time together and don't get to see each other that often, so they were pumped.  We headed over from St. Ignace and were on the island by 1:00.  The kids ate their pbj sandwiches while waiting for the boat and Jason and I each had a banana and a protein bar to hold us over.
Waiting for the ferry.

On the ride to the island, it was raining so we had to sit below.


Kylynn, Lauren, and Addi

All the kids, Lauren, Kylynn, Addisyn, Cam, Easton and Carson

On the carriage ride, so fun with friends


I just love this picture, Addisyn and Camden

The little stone church, maybe some day one of my girls
will get married here, such a beautiful church

The Grand Hotel, from the carriage ride

The kids out in front of the butterfly house, we didn't go in but this is where
we had to get off our tour and get on a new carriage for the rest of the tour

checking out all of the old carriages
Easton Marc

One of my favorite spots on the island
Arch Rock


Trish and I

My family in front of the Fort

Doing some shopping downtown 

On the boat ride back it was raining but we got to go under the bridge so we headed up top.  The rain stopped but it was windy.  It was fun though for the kids to go under the bridge.


Dad and the kids

Just a little windy

It was a fun day making memories with our kids.  They were excited to see the island and now it is off to St. Ignace to check in to the hotel and swim in the pool.

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