Life's a Beach: One more day...

You know you had a great vacation when you are saying "I wish we had one more day..."

I tried to document all the fun we had -- but sand and water don't always mix with camera and baby -- but hopefully you will get the idea that we had a great time at Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake for the past week! Lake Michigan was unseasonably warm with the onshore winds -- Henry was able to experience the big lake without getting blue lips! Henry kicked and paddled and got his face wet and didn't like getting out of the water -- I think we have a water baby! Henry also loved being at Crystal Lake with Grandma and Grandpa Beach. They were very excited to share the family cottage. Charlie also had a great time -- loving the water and playing with the other 5 dogs up north! We are looking forward to more trips to both Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake!

It was our first long vacation as a family -- Henry was a trooper. He didn't sleep great away from home, but I think it's those teeth that are bothering him, (number 6 and 7 are on their way in!) and of course all the excitement of being at the lake.!! He didn't like leaving and when we arrived home he kept looking out the sliding glass door, as if saying "where is the lake??" I miss it too, Henrypie. Mommy misses it too...

And on to the photos --

First time in Lake Michigan!

Loved it!

A great morning at the cottage -- let's get breakfast over with so we can go to the Lake!

Morning coffee with Aunt Katie

A view of "the big lake" from the cottage up on the dunes!

Time to get up, Grammie, let's go to the beach!

Ivy and Charlie

At the beach!

Loving the sand

The Lake looks so big!!

After swimming and playing in the sand -- a nap with Grammie

Don't be fooled -- he only slept for 30 minutes!

Having fun in the sun and sand with Aunt Katie!

Charlie was beat after a day at the beach!

I'm 10 Months Old!!

Henry with Mommy

After we spent four days with Grammie Sobczak and Aunt Katie at Lake Michigan, we picked up Daddy (who went on his first weekend sans baby with Brian to see a few concerts) and headed to Crystal Lake!