A Vacation from my PROBLEMS!

We didn't go on vacation last week. Our friends vacationed with us. But it felt like vacation. A vacation from our problems...or at least having to do the dishes alone. Six kids requires lots of babysteps. Baby steps to bedtime, baby steps through dinner at a restaurant, but oh so much fun.

A big moment for Ava: her first pedicure. That's right, welcome to the world my love. And thanks Katie for that lovely shade of lavender that we will forever remember on her cute little toes.

We had fun just breakfasting on the veranda, (Thomas and Anna), kayaking (definitely not me), and taking baths together, (I'll just leave that one alone.)

Sleeping Bear Dunes. All I can say is that climbing up is just plain miserable. No way around it. As Jeremy said: "that's not a dune, that's a sand MOUNTAIN." And when you are as interested in cardio fitness as I am, makes for a long morning!

We're on a boat.

This collage encompasses a lot of the fun. I think the Family Feud circa 1980 was one of my favorite highlights. My favorite question: "Name the make and model of a car that would have a phone in it". Can you guess the answers??

We also did some serious damage at McDonald's. (note afformentioned cardio health) I love the picture of all six kids moderately contained. With the exception of Ava who is, like she almost ALWAYS is, jumping. (Her cardio endurance should be good to go!) And I spent most of the time doubled over in laughter like that. Funny crowd. Fun crowd. Ache that they left but so thankful for the awesome time we had! Love you guys!