New Buffalo

The first week of August we spent with my family in a house we rented in New Buffalo, MI. The first year we took this trip, I was pregnant with the girls and we sat by the pool reading baby names on our phones trying to figure out what we were going to name them! It was so quiet and relaxing. Now, it's pure craziness with six little ones running around! :)

There was a lot of pool time. I think the swim lessons really helped the kids be more comfortable in the water. We'd just throw their floaties on and they would play for hours. Morgan loved jumping in off the side and putting her face in the water. It was nice that we didn't have to hold them constantly in the water and we could just watch them play.

We also got a tip from our photographer on a nearby beach to go to that would be perfect to take the kiddos. It worked out so well! The kids had a blast playing the sand. Not too many ventured into the cold water.

Papa building sand castles with all the kiddos!

Who is this guy?!?! Mr. GQ... posing on the beach and on his beach blanket. Love the green sunglasses! Ha!

There were walks around the neighborhood and along the small beach area near the house we rented. There were also lots of rides in the golf cart that came with the house! All the kids loved driving!

I'm pretty sure this girl thinks she's already 16!

We spent a morning at a small nearby zoo. It was the perfect size to walk through and tire out the kids! Morgan loves animals, so this was a highlight of the trip for her. There was a tunnel in the otter display that kids could climb through that went under water so you could watch the otters playing. She sat in there in awe of those otters playing and swimming around her! :)

A couple of selfies on the train ride...

We had art projects by the pool, a lot of dance recitals courtesy of two little ballerinas, a few trips to the splash pad, lunch at the Stray Dog and yummy homemade ice cream!

And of course, we can't forget the gorgeous Michigan sunsets! The kids loved watching the sun go down and waving good night to it! We were lucky enough to catch a couple good ones! :)