Mid-May in Michigan

Last weekend we headed north to visit Jon's family in Midland, Michigan. It was a beautiful weekend and we really enjoyed seeing our family after the long winter/tax season absence.

We took advantage of the flexibility of homeschooling, leaving on Thursday and not coming home until Monday. This was the first time the boys really did full school days in the car (Thursday and Monday). It was actually really fun! And our hotel room had two desks which were put to good use for school on Friday. So, we got away for five days without missing any school! Woo hoo!

Car Schooling!

Grandma always spoils the boys with cookies and ice cream!

We had a great pool at the hotel where we stayed.

Jon and Adam put in a new mailbox for Grandma!
(Ray was feeling sick on Friday so we had to spend most of the day at the hotel.)

Relaxing in Grandma's yard

Playing baseball with Aunt Susan

Aunt Susan brought and cooked some yummy fish for Adam!

Swimming with our cousins!

Picnic at Grandma's

A fun birthday celebration!

Look at this gargantuan pile of gifts!

Grandma gave Adam this amazing art set!

My brother-in-law owns a furniture store furthere north in Michigan. When he pulled up with this load of mattresses, I couldn't resist climbing up for a nap!

Fun and games with the big kids

Even though Ray was fighting a bellyache all weekend, he was insistent that we go to the roller rink down the street from the hotel. So, my niece Addie joined us for some Saturday night roller skating!

My guys on wheels!

Unfortunately, my pictures were mostly dark and blurry. It was awesome, though, to see Adam get the hang of skating. He was so independent and proud! And God bless Jon for getting out there and skating with them. He learned to skate at this same rink. However, that was three decades ago. He won't let me post a picture of the lovely bruises he's sporting from his skating escapades!

On Sunday we went out to the farm where Jon's mom grew up. Jon's grandma passed away several years ago and it's now time to clean out her things. Lots of the cousins came out to get mementos to remember her by. We enjoyed showing the boys the old farm. And we came home with lots of special Grandma stuff.

Posted at Great Grandma's farmhouse

Jon's grandma was a faithful devotee of our Blessed Mother.

Here's Jon showing the kids how this house was made of sod!

As usual, I came home with no pictures of Jon's mom. She never wants me to take her picture  unless she does her hair, etc. But we sure did have a nice visit with her and we can't wait to go back later this summer.