For our last getaway as a family of 3, we chose to head over to South Haven, MI and enjoy a few days laying on the beach. We rented a small cottage and enjoyed not doing much in the sunny and warm 70-80 degree temps each day. We basically took long beach walks, tossed the ball around and built sandcastles. (Ok, Derek did a lot more than I did with Drew on the beach but hey, it's hard to squat down 35 wks preggo and play in the sand!) All of this was then followed by making s'mores and long restful sleeps each night. Pure bliss I tell ya!
Here are just a few of the 200 shots I took while there. We were definitely blown away by how amazing these beaches are. The sand was as fine and soft as Florida and the water was blue and clean!
On the last night we head into town to enjoy the views from the Pier after dinner and a stroll around the quaint downtown area.
On our drive back to Cleveland, we detoured up north a bit to Detroit for a one night stay. My brother will be starting residency there next month and I'm SUPER excited to have him live only 2 hours away. We've been on opposite sides of the country for the last 5 years and I have missed having him close!
Also had to get a bump shot with my dad. I'd say I'm bigger, but not by much!
The key word around these parts is *relax* and we did just! Both with my boys at the beach and then for a day with my family. Life is going to speed up enough soon so we're doing what we can now to enjoy these last 5-6 weeks!
I have got to visit the Michigan beaches! I just had a few co-workers visit the area and they loved it. I love your beach blanket. Where did you find it? I need to find something nice like that.
ReplyDeleteMy dad has gone to Grand Haven for the last couple of years and loves it up there. We would love to plan a trip up there sometime too! Looks very relaxing! Perfect time before that little girl arrives :)
ReplyDeleteIt blows my mind that lakes can have beaches like that!! That just doesn't happen in the South!! :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun!!! :) I haven't been back to Michigan in far too long.
ReplyDeleteThat photo of you and your dad is priceless! So cute.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing place to go!! Love all the pictures, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous! Super cute picture of you laying on the beach!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty preggo :) Glad ya'll had fun! Now, I am ready to meet baby girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect getaway. And, woah, how gorgeous is Michigan?!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect getaway! Someday you guys should venture up to Traverse City. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great pictures. I love the one of Derek and Drew by the pier. Total framer!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! Looks like a really amazing vacation!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect getaway! I have heard nothing but great things about Michigan in the summer!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great trip!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Did you know that we are from Grand Haven? We'll be back to visit in August for Coast Guard festival:). Do you live near there?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I don't think I've said it - CONGRATS on baby number 2! I'll try to be better about catching up:).
oooooh yea. That sounds great! Esp those good nights of sleep!
ReplyDeleteSouth Haven is a great place to visit! So glad you had a fun vacation and got such great weather!
ReplyDeleteYou look so cute! Cant believe baby girl will be here so soon
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time!!! Tim Allen sure does get me every time one of the Pure Michigan commercials come on! I love them. But what's funny is that we only live 30 minutes from Michigan. :oP but I still love the commercials...they are like their own mini vacation!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful there! I'm so glad you had a great time. Love the picture of you and your dad!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! Love that you did a little getaway before the baby arrives. Good for you!! Oh and the Bump pic with your dad cracks me up!!
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