Union Pier, MI

We got back from vacation this week, and I'm kind of sad that it's over.  We absolutely loved the house that we stayed in, and our parents came to stay with us for the first 2 nights.  Katie and Greg also had a hotel close by, so we all had a nice time going to the beach, going out to dinner, and playing at the casino!  Katie was a trooper being 8 months pregnant and hiking back up the hill from the beach, and stayed out pretty late at the casino.The Grandmas took a turn each night staying home with Kenley so we could all go out and play blackjack!  I am not usually much of a gambler, but actually played for a long time and had fun.

After everyone else left on Monday, Ray, Kenley, and I went to the beach again, spent a little bit of time at the pool, went to the outlet mall, and went to this huge outdoor flea market.  We bought a few fun things, and I especially was very interested in all the Amish culture out there.  We ate dinner out each night, even though a few times it was a little tough with a kid who doesn't want to sit in her highchair, and we really enjoyed our family time.  The only downsides to our vacation were that we had a little scare that Katie might have been in labor (she wasn't, but did end up in the hospital for a few days for another issue, but that's another story), and I threw my back out at the beach and was having a hard time getting around the last few days.  Luckily, both things are fine- we didn't miss the birth of my niece, and my back is getting much better and I can walk pretty normal again.

It was our first "real" family vacation with the 3 of us.  I can't wait for many more each year. Kenley loved playing in the sand at the beach.  She was a really good sleeper every night, probably because she was so worn out every day, and she was really good when we went on 2 long shopping trips.  Like mother, like daughter?

                                       If you didn't notice, we are wearing matching dresses in the picture below.  I  know it won't be long until something like this would be completely embarassing :)

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