The Big Campout

While Ski was still on Paternity leave, he and Cadence decided to camp out in the backyard. Oh she was sooo excited! And what a big help she was putting up the tent!

She is full of poses!!!

They picked one of the coldest nights to do this camp out! It was like 45 degree's that evening but she was not letting that hinder her from sleeping outside! I told her to put on her warm footy pajamas but I was told that there is no pajamas in camping!!!

Every camp out needs a water bottle and a flash light!

Oh and a straw hat. You don't go camping without a straw hat!!!

They sang songs and played guitar...

They read Ballerina stories and Ski told her a ghost story (which scared her so much she is still talking about to this day!)

She was out within a half hour of getting in the tent and Ski was left cold and bored...for about 30 seconds until he himself fell asleep too!

What a great dad! These are the times she is going to remember for the rest of her life!

Back to Detroit

Our vacation has been great so far. It's been so good to spend so much time with everyone even if that did mean living out of a suitcase for a month straight. Back in Detroit we got to hang out with the fam, ride the Harleys with my dad and my Aunt Jackie and Uncle Jay, and just not worry about anything! Here are some pictures of our time with everyone.

Megan and Brea - congrats to Brea who just joined the Air Force and leaves for bootcamp at the end of the year!! Of course, it's already been said that this was "MY" fault. Where did I get all of this power????

Megan's boyfriend Bobby who I like to call "Loser"

Mom and Aunt April at the get together we had with the Puzella's. They are sitting with John's wife Kathy. My mom did a wonderful job organizing everything even if she did drive my sister nuts when she went into "party mode"

Me and all of the Puzella's (except for Mikey - he will always be Mikey to me!!!) From Left to Right: Bill, Timmy (will always be Timmy too!), Veronica, John, Me and Megan.

Bill's wife Jennifer with their adorable son Anthony!!

Bill and Jennifers daughter Ryann with Cadence. Believe it or not Cadence is a month older then Ryann. They played very good together!!!!

I was able to go up to my dads trailer again - I'd say it has been at least 5 years since I've been there. I grew up going to the trailer every some since I was about 6 years old!

My mom and Megan went up with us also and we all hung out eating chips while my dad and Ski did some work. Notice Cadence has her big old head in the chips.

Swimming with Caders - one of her favorite things to do!

Grandma with her Great Grandchild! I told Cadence to pose and this is what she did!

We did actually go to the baseball game but we did go downtown and hang out. We stood on the wall so I could get this pictures of the Tigers. They lost the game!

Me, Dad, Ski and Uncle Jay trying to get a sneak peek. Some homeless guy (or so he seemed) helped dad get up there.

All of us at the bar getting a drink.

Ski had so much fun riding the Harley's with my dad.

It's been fun but unfortunately it's time to move to our next destination - Ohio!!! See you all on the next trip! Besides, we are only a days drive away now - well for most of you anyway!!!

Rogers City Mi

We got to be in Rogers City Mi for many events this year. First off it was the Nautical City Festival. It was also Ski's 10 year class reunion and also the week that Kathy and Pork go camping for a week in the cabins at the lake with Larry and Ann. We decided to also rent a cabin for a week and shared the cost with my friend Theresa and her family. It was so much fun. I loved relaxing all week by the water and just spending time with everyone. Caders and Trista spent most of their time either in the water, in the sandbox, or in the swing.

Ski, with his little girl, watching the parade just like he did when he was a little kid!!!

Ski's Uncle Dan and Aunt Kathy were the Grand Marshal's of the parade and this was them throwing candy to Cadence as they drove by.

Unfortunately when Dan threw her the candy, it hit her in the head and she started crying.

Me and Ski relaxing by the lake.

Kathy and Ann playing Cornhole.

Caders and Trista blowing bubbles

Jon and Jake roasting marshmallows for the smores!

Theresa

Djza Djza and Busia bought Cadence her first bat and baseball so he and Ski were teaching her how to use it.

Larry, Ann and Kathy in the shade trying to cool off.

Me and the Cade's out by the campfire!!!!