New York

On Friday night, we left Michigan and flew to New York to meet up with Bill's mom and Bob. They were there visiting Bob's parents who have never met Liam. So we arrived just in time for a late night dinner and dessert and Breakfast the next morning, then we headed home. It was so nice seeing Bob's folks!

Mackinac Island, Michigan

The next morning, on Thursday, after arriving at Houghton Lake, we got up early and took a day trip up to Mackinac Island. It's about a 2 hour drive north, then you take a 20 minute ferry over to the Island. What a treat, if you ever get a chance to go, you won't be disappointed. No cars are allowed on the Island, only bicycles and horse carriages.

Liam, with Debbie, On the ferry over to the Island

The Ferry boat.

The Grand Hotel from The ferry boat. Originally built in the late 1800's, this place is beautiful! Reminded me of being on the Titanic.

Liam looks so funny is this pic~ :)

Bill Sr, Matt and Debbie

Unloading at Mackinac Island

Along the walk to the Grand Hotel for Lunch.

Mr. Mom. :)

Ofcourse, I have to snap all the dogs I see along the way.

One of the many beautiful houses.

After 6 o clock in the evening, men must be be in coat and tie and ladies must be in dresses, no pants for the ladies. This applies to hotel quests as well.

The hotel grounds.

THe main dining room where we had lunch.

The view from our table.

The Front Porch of the hotel.

Three pictures below this one is the same pic from over a hundred years ago. Crazy.

Midas, who's mommy owns Sticky Paws.

Sleepy Liam

Bonnie, another dog who goes to work with his mommy in one of the boutiques we went into.

What a day! We had a great time and we hope to be able to visit again!

Houghton Lake, Michigan

When we got back from St. Augustine late monday, we took Tuesday to unpack, do laundry and repack for a flight bright and early Wednesday to head to Michigan. We flew into Flint then drove about 2 hours north to Houghton Lake to meet up with Bill's dad, Debbie and Matthew where they were renting a lakeside cottage on Houghton Lake. Bill was born in Michigan and has many fond memories of visiting Houghton lake as a child. It was a special treat for him to be able to share this with Liam and I.

Bill and Liam with Houghton Lake in the background.

The cottage.

Liam on the back porch. Just barely waking up.

a view from the back deck

view from the dock

another view from the back deck

My ducky friends. THey were there each morning when we woke.

Daddy and Liam

Mommy and Liam

Liam getting ready to roast marshmellows and make smores.

As you can tell, Liam didn't last very long. He passed out while Debbie was holding him.

Matt and I roasting marshmellows. The weather was sooooo beautiful. Mid 60's.

I got gooey marshmellows from the smores all over my face.

Bill Sr. and his baby. Though he's not a baby anymore. :)

St. Augustine, Florida

On Sunday, the day after our fishing trip Bill, Liam and I got up very early to drive to St. Augustine to attend the funeral of one of Bill's friends. After the funeral service we had dinner at the Caddy Shack located at the World Golf Village. We've been there numerous times but this time we were able to catch some good pics. We headed home the next day, on Monday.