First Day, Hooray!

My Babies First Day...

"Four-year-old Preschool" and

The "Toddler Room"

Goodbye, Summer

Labor Day is always bittersweet as we say goodbye to the leisurely days of summer and hello to back-to-school (for at least three of our little family's members).  It's always nice to send off summer with one last camping trip!

Boat Cruise

We capped off a fun day at the lake with a boat ride with the Grands!

Skiing Prodigy

We were out enjoying Grandma and Grandpa Kuip's lake and after seeing daddy ski, Kyler decided he would like to do the same.  We were a bit skeptical thinking he would be scarred and scared for life, but not our K-man.  He tried 4 times before he finally got up and made it about 200 yards on skis!!!  He was so pumped as were his parents and grandparents.  I didn't realize the camera was on video, so grandma caught some action shots for us to remember the occasion.  The video is a little bumpy since we thought it was a still picture being taken, but hang in there and don't blink and you might get to see our boy!

He kept asking to go again!

There was more fun to be had...

 

Crusin'

Mommy got to take Kyler and Taylor for a spin in Grammy and Grandpa Stro's little two-seater convertible.  All three of us thoroughly enjoyed the rides!  We are thinking of trading in the mini for a convertible all our own:)

Bike Parade

To celebrate America's b-day, the campground had a kiddie bike parade.  Jason and the kids entered along with at least 100 other campers.  Yes, it was an estimated hour long parade through the park, but the DeKuipers lasted one big loop and were out.

Pimpin' his ride

How we roll

Chillin'

Road Trips!

One of our favorite things to do when camping is to visit the towns around the campground.  We made a couple day trips out to explore the north. 

We hit the Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor and Art's for lunch

We made our way to the Sleeping Bear Dunes

We couldn't pass on Traverse City.  We did a little shopping, saw the Blue Angel motorcade and some practice stunts, walked by the water and even rode a tiny train. 

On the 4th we headed to Frankfort for some fantastic fireworks!  They were literally just above our heads as we sat on the dunes off the pier.  They were a little too close for Kyler so Mommy and K had to head back to the car before the show was over.  Taylor didn't mind them as long as daddy covered her ears.  She even fell asleep during the show.