Random vacation pictures....

Manistee Pier

Beach Time

How incredible it is to stay in a house where the back yard is Lake Michigan. How fun it is to be surrounded by cousins and family. By the end of the week we will all be water-logged and baked from the sun. 

Stimpson Vacation Day #1

First Sunset, first swim, first popsicle on the first day.

My Oldest Angel

It was hard to grasp that I am a mom of a five year old. A five year old named after me with a huge personality and immeasureable love. I love our talks,our favorite books, watching her learn new things, constantly being suprised, her helpful spirit and her beautiful smile. She has brought something to my life that is indescribable. I am so excited for all of the moments and memories yet to come. I pray that I will take a breath everyday and just watch her and store a little moment in my treasure chest, Here is Cahill with all her silliness and passion.

 Dancing on the Bridge

 little smatter of freckles (which i adore)

 a true blue all out Cahill giggle

Celebration of Melissa

How do I even start a post like this a day so full of emotions and memories. Taking the time for family to gather and share questions, memories and beautiful time together. To hear words that made tears flow, hearts stutter and time to stand still. To remember a aunt, a sister, a daughter, a mother and a cousin. She was generous, she was loved, she will be remembered. Thank You Melissa for the time you spent with me, the candy you fed me, the swans we would feed and the State park we would all play at. Here are some pictures of the get together we had after the funeral. Thank you to all that were present and for Debbie (our perfect hostess) who opened her house up for us all to gather.

The Fair

We headed out this morning with a car full of kids and headed to the fair. We took our time and enjoyed visiting every stall of animals. Ashlynn needed to touch every animal in every stall. The baby cows were super cute but I have to say the bunnies were my favorite. The oldest kids even enjoyed a class of Karate. Looking forward to unlimited rides on Wednesday!