When we moved to Michigan, many people would talk about "the bridge" that connects lower Michigan to the "U.P." The bridge to what? The Upper Peninsula, they would say. Apparently that was skipped in Geography class. Anyway, I've been wanting to drive there just to see this bridge and say that I've been to the "U.P." We took a quick overnight trip there and stayed in Mackinac City, which is pretty much a ghost town until May when all the shops and recreation opens up. Oh, you've heard of Mackinac Island right? The only way to get there is by boat (duh, it's an island) and no cars allowed on it. We thought it was closed down until May, but apparently for a hefty price we
could've taken a quick jaunt that way, but on the other side of the bridge in St. Ignace. But again, most places were closed and only a couple hotels open. So not really worth it.
The kids said this was the best vacation ever!! Why? We played, played, and played some more!!
The one thing that was open was an indoor
water park that we got into free through our hotel. The girls were a little nervous about going down the slides at first, as you can see.
Brooke got braver, and Charlotte did too, but would only go down this slide by herself.
Under all that water is Brooke.
More sliding at the park along the lake.
It was definitely a fun trip that the kids will always remember. It's all about the memories!
What were they talking about?? 
After the concert, modeling her new dress. 
I have video as well, but I must warn you that it's not very good. Mostly it's the operator (Me). Charlotte was sitting next to me "trying to help" and I'm not so good at zooming in. But it's a cute song, and you'll get the idea. :-) 
Bad news: and things like this.
Good news: We went to a free children's "rock concert" this afternoon. 
We had a fun time at the zoo yesterday. It was a little chilly, but at least the sun was out. I think our favorite animals were the chimps, they were putting on quite a show. This one in the top left corner smiled for us and liked to blow on the glass. They loved the petting zoo, one of which tried to grab some paper in my back pocket. Nathan said he's never seen me move so fast. The octopus was cool. I'm not sure I've ever seen one at a zoo before. Of course, they loved playing on all the toys with their friends. 
Last week the girls and I went to Indy for Spring Break. Nathan was traveling to several job interviews and going to classes as well, so he wasn't really around much anyway. We had lots of fun playing with cousins, friends, watching movies, jumping on trampolines, getting pampered, and more. The only time I even got my camera out was at the Children's Museum. The girls had been to the Barbie exhibit when my parents watched them in January, but I had not. We also went to the Bob the Builder exhibit and the Egypt exhibit. We ended our visit to the museum at their favorite place. The carousel and ice cream shop/tree house/play house. But, how many pictures can I take of that part?
Apparently Charlotte didn't get the memo that her friends were dressing up. 
Our church had a very fun brunch and Easter Egg hunt this morning. The rain held off until the afternoon, which was perfect! The kids always have a great time hunting for eggs!
The one thing that was open was an indoor water park that we got into free through our hotel. The girls were a little nervous about going down the slides at first, as you can see.
Brooke got braver, and Charlotte did too, but would only go down this slide by herself. 
Under all that water is Brooke. 
More sliding at the park along the lake. 
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