Bay Harbor

Dear Friends,

Girls' weekend was was in Michigan's beautiful northwest.  The cottages at Bay Harbor were amazing.  We did our best to take advantage of all the amenities.

Love,
H

Hockey Equipment

Dear Friends,

Back in Michigan, we spent some time locating some hockey equipment.  Brad is eager to get back on the ice.

Love,
H & B

Souvenir

Dear Friends,

We saw this treasure at a gas station in southwest Michigan.  Who doesn't need a horse swigging wine bottle holder? Who actually buys these things?

Love,
H & B

Visa Run

Dear Friends,

We apologize for the lack of posts last week.  We made an unexpected visa run to Chicago which prompted a whole week of surprise travel. Thanks to those of you who provided accommodation and entertainment along the way. The trip was worth it...no more worrying about when our passports with the visas will come back.  Look out China...we'll be there in a month!

Love,
H & B

Healthy Harvest

Dear Friends,

Nothing like some pretty, colorful signs to get your attention.  But, I really don't need anything at the farming store.

Love,
H

Peonies

Dear Friends,

We were delighted to find this in the garden this summer.

Love,
H & B

Sam Adams

Dear James Trojanowski,

I stumbled across this beauty in northern Michigan. Wish you were here to enjoy these 6 IPA's......

Hope the move is going well.

Newly

Michigan Strawberries

Dear Friends,

We found these delicious strawberries for sale on the roadside.  Nothing is better than fresh produce in season. Wish you could smell and taste these.  YUM!

Love,
H & B

Ace

Dear Andrew,

Thanks for a great weekend! Maybe next time I will let you kneel next to your buddy ACE (Toronto Blue Jays Mascot).

Take ease stallion,
Newly

He's Got the...

whole world in his hands.  We saw the evidence today.

Love,
H & B

Summer Reading

Dear Friends,

I happened to find this gem at a book exchange. If you are interested in eating locally, you might find this book interesting. I learned a lot!

Love,
H

Dragonfly

Dear Maggie and Sofia,

The dragonfly you found was amazingly huge.  But, we're sorry, it cannot be used as a hair clip! : )

Love,
H & B

More Smores!

Dear Alex,

Thanks for the delicious smores!  I don't think I will ever tire of these sugary treats!

Love,
H

Smores

Dear Ramena,

Thanks for the fun evening with our family.  Nothing says summer in Michigan like a bonfire with smores and, of course, wine.

Love,
H

Geese

Dear Friends,

These cute and cuddly goslings are ALL OVER our street. There must be at least 30 new babies. They are not runner friendly as they hiss and chase me down the street.  Not quite as scary as dogs!

Love,
H

Spring

Dear Friends,

Made it "home" in time to help dad plant the flowers.

Love,
H

Home!

Dear Friends,

"Home" never looked so good.  Even if it is only 46 F.  BURR!!

Love,
H

Driving Lessons

Dear Olivia,

Thanks for getting us safely around Lake Sinclair!

Love,
H & B

Dukes

Dear Friends,

We had to stop by Dukes on Memorial Day.  The kids HAD to have some bubble gum slushies while we enjoyed adult beverages.

Love,
H & B

Tubing

Dear Friends,

Nothing like a fun tube ride. Not sure everyone was enjoying it.

Love,
H & B