Michigan

We just got back from our trip to Michigan for the Mills Family Reunion.  Michigan is lovely and it is always so much fun to go and see everyone.  They bring a whole new meaning to the saying "Eat, Drink and be Merry"!!  Kate had a blast too, all routines where thrown out the window and she just played hard with all her cousins. This was her first time flying and wouldn't you know we got the option to upgrade to 1st Class.  Jason and I have never flown 1st Class before but the first time BK flies she gets to ride in style :-)  Pretty cool!  Overall Kate did better than expected traveling, she had her moments but for the most part I have no complaints, especially since we were either on the plane or in the car for 14 hrs on the way up and 13 hrs on the way back.  (All I have to say is thank goodness for portable DVD players and the Wonder Pets.)  Jason has gone to Michigan for the reunion his whole life, this was my 3rd trip and Kate's first.  It was also her first time:  leaving Texas, flying, driving over Mackinac Bridge, riding in a boat, riding in a bus, going on a bike ride around Mackinaw Island, seeing fireworks,  and seeing all her extended family.  Good times!

Daddy, Kate and Mommy at Mackinac Island.  You can barely see the bridge over Jason's right shoulder.

Jason pulling Kate and Noah around the Island.

 Noah didn't last long :-)

 Mommy and Kate photo op at a rest stop on the bike ride.

Daddy and Kate at bonfire night at Uncle Bob's.

 Daddy and Kate dancing at the reunion.

 

Kate and cousin Sarah at the reunion!  Kate had a blast with Sarah and we got a break from chasing her!

Dancing and swinging and running!