South Bend, Friday

After the pirate cruise, we packed up for South Bend. Nana stayed at the lake with the kids and the rest of us left for David O and Jamie's wedding weekend.

We checked into our hotel on Friday and took a rest. We met Dad at the stadium and got a sweet ride on a golf cart. We got into the party and it was in the ND locker room!! Awesome! We got to go out on the field and hang with a ton of friends and family. Thanks for the amazing weekend O & J!!

Me and my Pops and Touch Down Jesus

Here come the Irish!! (with drinks and heels on)

Can baby Liam apply for early enrollment?

Michigan, days 1 & 2

When we got to Michigan, my cousin's wife was already there with their kids. All four kids ran straight for the lake and were instant best friends. They had the best time playing and swimming together.

Aidan & Lily on the super fun slide (that used to be at Jamie's cottage and then was at another cottage and somehow survived and is back in its full glory).

Ben loves working on projects with Papa Mustache.

The pirate ship

The pirate

His fearless crew!

Well, they were fearless until they stepped out of Driftwood (the ice cream shop across the lake). The sky had turned black and waves were splashing up pretty high. Ben pointed to the lake with his sword and shouted, "Look Mama, THE SEVEN SEAS!! ARGH!" Right before we got home, the sky opened up and POURED on us. Lightening was striking and Lily was crying. We made it though and, yet again, Ben's birthday was a memorable day!