Some more..............

This is how we enjoy vacation and Ludington!!!

Bryn is quite the photographer!!  This is Big Sauble Lighthouse in Ludington State Park.  A 2 mile walk along the beach which we did last year but NOT this year!! :)

I love this picture of Caden taken by Bryn!! This is just over the dune to the campground.  They took off with the camera and had a blast.

Breakfast, I believe, on the last day in Ludington.  We had a fantastic trip!!

Sleeping Bear Dunes Take 2

Here's where the Platte empties in the Lake. 

Wednesday we went to Traverse City!! Yes it was chilly but clear and sunny!

Okay, so Traverse Bay is divided into 2 bays, the west and the east.  In between is a peninsula that is cherry orchards and vineyards.  Supposedly the air and climate is similar to Bordeaux, France!! We drove all the wayto the end to Old Mission Point Lighthouse. Neat little lighthouse.  We climbed up to the top but not much to see. 

Vacation 2011...Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

At the tippy top....Little tiny people down by the water's edge.  You could climb down the dune but then you also had to climb UP the dune.  Tooooo hot that day!!

Same day.....20 minutes later at Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station.  Could see NOTHING because of fog off Lake Michigan.  This is the only place that was like this. 

Getting set to tube down the Platte River right into Lake Michigan.  VERY FUN!!!

The 'Stang

I wish this was my graduation gift to Brad!!  2012 Navy Mustang Convertible.  Nothing like tooling around California in my stang!!!! :)

Brad Got it Done.....Now he's a Master!!!!

I found the only available aisle seat in the auditorium.....last row, second seat in.  Here is the graduate getting ready to walk down the aisle.

And, here is proof that they actually gave him his diploma.  I was very proud of him!

The waterfalls are just beautiful around the WILDs!!

I tried out the sepia setting on my camara.  I think I will get this one blown upn and framed.  It was so neat and peacful.  This one out behind the paint ball area.  Just so neat.  I thought of dad and how he would enjoy being there beside the water. 

Senior Trip 2011

Waiting for the senior picture to be taken and then on to the Fourth Falls hike.  I did NOT participate this year.  I hit 40 and all desire to punish my body has dissipated.

Guess where he got hit to get out? heehee

Ready to head down river.  I always regret not having pictures of the actual ride down the river, but it is TOO wet!!

Brad and Josh braving the Giant Swing.  Lucky for me, the senior girl did not want to try the swing.  Praise God!! I said!!