Country Basket 2015

We made our annual trip to the Country Basket a few weeks ago. We always have fun there but it was cold this time.  Luke liked going down the slide himself, Maci liked looking for the kittys and Levi always takes his time to pick out his best pumpkin. Caleb was tired and cold but he did not seem to fuss too much. Its hard to believe that we have been going here since Levi was a baby!

First Days of School Levi- 1st grade and Maci - Young Five's 2015

The kids were super excited to start school this year! Maci was excited to ride the bus and to ride home with Levi. Levi was ready to go back to school and "stop being bored" at home. He also said that he needed to get away from the babies for awhile. The first day of 1st grade Levi came off the bus and said that this year is going to be so much harder than last year! But Mom, I get to learn how to read! Maci is a social butterfly and loves to dress for the day at school. She is practicing her Spanish with Dad and is getting better at writing her name. She likes to make the C in her name backwards. She also loves to look at books and can pick out some words.

We had a practice morning when I took Maci to school to ride the bus and see her class.

Dad's first day too! Got to see the kids get on the bus! Love Cinnamon Rolls for first day!

 Luke is ready to go too! Not this year buddy, so sad!

Waiting in the back of the car for bus.

King Tut! Love to see Levi and Maci get on the bus and waves bye bye to them.

Maci's first bus ride. So brave!

I'm ready Mom! I'll be fine!

Crystal Mountain 2015

       We had some rainy mornings so spent some time doing crafts and cooking school, thanks to Aunt              Allison's planning.

                                                   Caleb loved his friend the chipmunk.

                                                                     Mini golf chaos

Girls night out in Frankfort, guys had it under control when we got back and all the kids were in bed.

Caleb's first birthday night.

Stopped at the Ford Dealership in Ludington on the way home and bought "big Blue".

                                                                Sand box by cabin

                                             On the Top of Crystal MT. Pretty views

Hiking Empire Bluff Trail. We gave the kids bags for a nature Scavenger Hunt

Boys were happy when they found bikes in the  cabin garage

Riding the Clipper

Empire Bluff Trail. We carried Caleb the whole way. Pretty view from the top.

At Ludington City Beach, taking some time after lunch to decide to buy the car.

Levi and Grandma at cooking class