Macomb, MI & Grand Haven, MI
Family time! We spent four days in Macomb with my brother and his family and a week in Grand Haven with my parents! Fortunately, the flights to and from the Great Lake State were relatively uneventful. Although it’s not easy to travel with Miles, he did well enough for being cooped up for four hrs.
My Dad at Lake Michigan
The last time I saw my nieces, Zaina (12) and Vivi (almost 8) was two years ago when we flew to MI for a week. It was so good to see them and they were so awesome the entire visit. We celebrated Father’s Day with all the dads I love: my Scott, my brother Scott, and my Dad! We spent the time playing, eating, climbing around at an indoor playground, and strawberry picking. A family picture with a professional photographer was even on the schedule! On our way back to the west side of the state, we went to the Detroit Zoo.
While in Grand Haven for the week, it rained every day, but not the whole day, so we were able to get outside and do things! And as a matter of fact, we loved the weather: cloudy skies, naps listening to the rainfall, and sleeping with windows open!
Without question, our visit had to consist of as many brewery stops as we could fit in. Although a lot of the breweries we wanted to try were not open when we were out in the early afternoon, we were still able to go to: Odd Sides (amazing!), Founders (always good!), Unruly (way too watery!), Pigeon Hill (okay), and New Holland (delicious!).
Despite the weather, we were able to walk the Grand Haven Pier, attend the Grand Haven and Muskegon Art Festivals, tour a bit of downtown Grand Rapids, visit Windmill Island, play at North Shore Beach a few times, ride a horse and feed some goats, and visit with Aunt Lily, Nick, and Rebecca! And of course, lots of Grandma and Grandpa time!
Next summer, we might have to return to continue trying more breweries and let Ella play in the waves under warmer, sunnier conditions!