So we found this gem of a city last year when looking for a quick, last minute getaway before baby #2 was to be born. It's less than 5 hours away, it's a small adorable lake town that has beaches with beautiful, fine sand and there are tons of cottages right near the beaches to rent. If I showed you this picture would you believe we weren't on an ocean coast?
So this year we decided to have my parents join us at the cottage and rent a slightly larger one. It ended up being a HUGE 3-bedroom that had a finished basement and could technically sleep 10 people. We had a GREAT time just relaxing on the beach for hours and hours with the weather being mostly beautiful. The first day there it was CRAZY misty, but warm and after that we only had a bit of rain. It was sunshine for the majority of the trip. It was super hard to narrow down pictures for this post so here are my faves with a bit of commentary where needed.
We made a friend on the beach...
And spent every evening in the front rocking chairs...
I ADORE this picture of my dad and Ady having a 'conversation'...
Even Uncle Bean and his girlfriend Lauren made it over to the cottage from Detroit for a day...
We rented a kayak for a few hours and Drew got rides with Gramma, Poppa, Uncle Bean, Derek and myself...
This is beyond cheeseball but I couldn't help myself. The sunsets were AMAZING...
This one enjoyed a couple naps on Gramma beachside...
What a picture perfect weekend! Beautiful photos, and that one of your Dad and baby girl is priceless! What a wonderful find for a vacation getaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and what looks to be a truly wonderful vacation!! Loved every picture!
ReplyDeleteSHUT UP!!!! We rented the cabin next to it a few years ago! I remember that teal house to a tee! I live over on the east side of Michigan (Detroit area) and went to school in Grand Rapids so South Haven was a weekly thing in college! Love the pics!
ReplyDeleteThat photo of your Dad and Addy is so cute! :) Priceless!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun family oriented vacation. It looks like it was very low key and really - sometimes those are THE BEST vacations!
ReplyDeletePlus, cheeseball or not, those silhouette photos are great!
Best time ever!
ReplyDeleteI've seen so many people posting/traveling to MI, and the place looks amazing. I honestly had no idea there was so much offered.
Drew's lifeguard trunks/rashguard - WHERE did you get that?? LOVE.
And, I spy Charlie Hustle >insert thumbs up emoji, here<
Looks like an amazing time with family. Thank you for sharing! :)
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Sounds like a great getaway! Lounging on the beach is my kind of vacation. I love that picture of Ady practicing walking - she is just the cutest thing! Lake Michigan on that side looks way better than it does over here in WI :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously gorgeous photos! Looks like an amazing family vacation! Love that family portrait at the end :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd you sold me! Well, these photos and the fact that the ocean is being taken over by sharks! lol! We really wanted to join my dad up there this summer but the timing didn't work out. I think this will be our vacation plan for next summer for sure! Glad to see you all had a great time!
ReplyDeleteWe love South Haven! Such a fun town. Looks like you guys had a great time. Love the kayak pictures. I love the family pictures the best though. :)
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