Our Michigan Trip

Since we were gone for eleven days, I am going to give everyone the shortened and condensed version of what we did. We will let the pictures tell the story...

Our entire purpose for our visit to Michigan was to celebrate Uncle Mike's graduation from Coldwater High School. We arrived late Thursday night and spent all day Friday getting ready for the open house. Sunday was the actual graduation ceremony. Since we had a nice Michigan thunderstorm, it was held indoors. Samuel did a great job sitting during the entire hour and a half ceremony and had plenty of cheers for Uncle Mike!

Samuel and Uncle MikeThe proud parents...a sigh of relief...he actually made it!

The boys looking all tough!
Evan (cousin), Nate (cousin), Uncle Caleb, Uncle Mike


Saturday we were able to go watch Uncle Mike play baseball one last time. We were hoping for two games, but losing the first finished off the CHS baseball career. A great game to watch!

After the game we headed out to my uncle's cottage for a day in the sun. The weather was hot but beautiful. Samuel took his first ride on a boat and didn't seem to like it nearly as much as I thought he would. He would much rather play in the cooler or ice or run around with Maddy chasing behind.
We also had a whole family tournament of a game I cannot remember the name of. Anyway...Grandpa Bob and I are the reigning champs!

Here is Samuel enjoying the time with some of his favorite people!
In the pool with Aunt Angie!

Relaxing and drying off with Uncle Caleb!

Samuel and Uncle Mike's favorite morning activity!

Nana and her favorite grandson!

Gram and her favorite grandson!
Mommy and her favorite...yes, I can say that for now!


On Thursday, we look the day to head up to GR to visit some of our friends. Samuel loved playing with Lauryn. It was a short terrifying glimpse at what it would be like to have twins! Samuel and Lauryn are only three months apart and both into the independant two year old stage!
We were also so excited to meet the newest member of the DeWys family.
Kaden James
June 1, 2007
3:09 am
9lb 6oz
20.5 inches
Precious

We also were able to have a picnic with our old small group. It was great to see everyone. Here is Jack and Samuel enjoying the swings.

Our last big event for Michigan was Samuel's family birthday party. It is hard to believe that in less than a month he will be two years old! All the family gathered at Mike's dads for a cookout, cake and presents!
Samuel opening his gifts!

Happy Cake (at least that is what he calls it). He even tried to blow out the candles! Sorry about the spit!

We aren't kidding when we say Samuel loves puzzles.
Here is how we found him after his bath!
We finally headed back home on Monday. It was a long trip, but a good one. Here is Samuel on the plane enjoying some of his birthday presents.