Blessings: Spring Break.....finally!

On March 30, our official spring break began. We looked forward to a week away from our busy school schedules, with time to relax, but our boys were looking forward to an overnight stay at a hotel the most. We found a nice hotel in Ludington that had a water slide for the boys to enjoy. We left at about noon on Friday and headed on up. We spent the next few hours in the pool and on the slide, and then went over to the state park to walk the pier. It was a gorgeous evening and wasn't too cold, even at the very end of the pier. Bradyn and Austin had such fun throwing stones and sticks into the water, and walking along the edge, sometimes jumping from rock to rock, and giving mom a coronary in the process! :)

After our yummy Pizza Hut supper, we swam until it was time for bed. The next morning, after breakfast in the lobby, we spent the last hour in the pool, and headed back to the state park to do some hiking. The day was gorgeous, sunny and warm,considering it was the beginning of April, and we commenced on our 4 mile walk to see the Big Sable Lighthouse. Along the way, we took a detour over the sand dunes to see a shipwreck, and walk along the beach for a while. We eventually made it to the lighthouse, and stopped for some drinks and a snack. Then down to the water to throw rocks again. There is something about things making a splash that intrigues our boys! We walked around by the lighthouse for a while, unfortunately it wasn't open yet for tours, and then headed back to the van.

One tired mamma and daddy and 3 tired boys, made for an uneventful trip home. We stopped at McDonalds and Subway for lunch/supper and made it home around 4:30. (Just in time to finish watching the Tigers game on TV) :)

We are so thankful we were able to take this time away, and spend time together as a family. It is a joy to watch our boys have a blast with their dad in the water, and also see the things that they take interest in on a nature hike. We are so blessed!!