Spending some time with the family at Van Buren State Park on Lake Michigan shores. Can't believe how much Stephen has grown! He's only 13 years old...and still growing!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
South Haven, Michigan tradition...Sherman's ice cream
After dinner we usually drive into town and enjoy an ice cream cone......OR if you are Filbert you get the Hokey Pokey (3 giant scoops of ice cream, carmel, nuts, chocolate chips, whipped cream and a cherry on top) !!! In 3 days he's had 2!!
August 29, 2012-Grandson Stephen at Lake Michigan beach
Spending some time with the family at Van Buren State Park on Lake Michigan shores. Can't believe how much Stephen has grown! He's only 13 years old...and still growing!
August 30, 2012-Summertime at Lake Michigan
It is a kite-fllying, body-surfing, fun-in-the-sun kind of day....took a bike ride around the area. Now swimming & catching some rays before dinner & then maybe some board games.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Game nite...playing Apples to Apples...
Left to right: (Martie's daughter) Robin, (Martie's grandson) Stephen, (Stephen's buddy) Jake ...had fun playing Apples to Apples til the ranger came by to tell us it is 11:30 and we are too loud!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Martie's daughter Robin, took this picture of Filbert, Martie with grand daughter, Sarah on Lake Michigan beach at Vanburen State Park.
Robin & Phil on Lake Michigan beach
We walked to the beach to watch the Sunset. Got this picture of Filbert & Robin
Monday, August 27, 2012
Luxery camping....
When it is too hot and no REAL breeze......create your own ....bring your fan from home and plug it in! Tim busy doing paperwork so he can enjoy the rest of his time camping.
Our campsite backs up to Tim & Robin's campsite :)
Guess if you plan ahead you CAN choose your neighbors! Should be fun these next 4 days!
Our campsite @ Vanburen State Park, South Haven, Michigan
We are settled in waiting for Stephen & Robin to come back from Kalamazoo....saw Tim & Sarah
August 27....Entering Michigan!
Got to the Michigan Welcome Center about 11:30 am VERY nice rest area & Welcome Center.
Another view of our campsite, Sunday nite
Rained most of the night...farmers should be happy....campers at Vanburen State Park in Michigan.....probably not so much!
Sunday, August 26, 2012 Campsite
We left Roger's & Illinois late Sunday....(Started at 3 pm)....stopped in this church parking lot in Francesville, Indiana about 6:30 pm)
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Checking our equipment at our Saturday night"Campground"
After attending Roger's church...we came outside to rain! After then drought they have been experiencing....it's a blessing! Guess prayer REALLY DOES WORK!
:)
Phil with Roger Seeger (Nadia's father-in-law)
Filbert saying "So long" to Roger & Woodrow then dog.......until we meet again along the trail..
Filbert & Roger watching logging video Sunday afternoon
Filbert is explaining the difference between Oregon and Michigan logging..the guys really enjoyed this "Guy-time"
August 25 &26, 2012...Our Illinois "Campground"
After a stopover at Lincoln's home, and exploring some of downtown Springfield....we drove about 2 hours North to Streator, IL to visit a friend (Roger) on his family farm. Pulled into his drive and after visiting awhile, his neighbors dropped by for a visit.....they were beginning their Full Time RV expierence/adventure Sunday morning, August 26. Got a chance to share and compare some things we've done and how to be prepared & packed. We must have been very entertaining to Roger, cause he was pretty quiet during their visit. Hmmm....maybe HE'S getting ideas??? :)
Sunday, August 26, 2012,
We left for church with Roger & enjoyed the service & message: "What makes you happy?...How to be REALLY happy...those of you who have been part of our "Process"..would understand how we are STILL getting confirmation that we are on the right track! :)
Took a drive in the area....towards Hannibal, MO
On our way to Hannibal, we drove to a scenic view site. Actually, I thought the drive to the site was just as pretty.
Filbert in front of the Arch
We really enjoyed spending time exploring the Museum and informational movies about how the arch was constructed....all was located underneath (underground) the arch. Very nice park surrounding the area. Hopefully, sometime we can spend more time in St Louis...didn't realize there is so much to do there!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Next stop...Springfield, ILlinois.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Stopped in ILlinois and Abe Lincoln's home and neighborhood.
Pizza too!
Enjoyed a delicious grilled chicken, & spinach pizza with white sauce. So good, yet so full! We wil be saving left overs for tomorrow!
Filbert in front of the Arch
We really enjoyed spending time exploring the Museum and informational movies about how the arch was constructed....all was located underneath (underground) the arch. Very nice park surrounding the area. Hopefully, sometime we can spend more time in St Louis...didn't realize there is so much to do there!
Shadow of the Arch on the Mississippi
Took this picture from the MO side into Illinois side with shadow of Arch onto Mississippi
Inside the"Pod" elevator
Check out the reflection. It gives you a pretty good idea what it's like inside the pod. Each pod holds 5 people
Entrance to the elevator that takes you to the top!
Although this picture looks pretty foreboding, it actually felt more like a sci-fi movie.
Becky Thatcher's house in Hannibal
Spent the first half of Friday in Hannibal, MO....touring Mark Twain's home town
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