Maxin in the Mitten Part 2

We're missin' the Mitten.  Colorado is dreamy, but Michigan summers just can't be beat.  The second half of our trip was fantabulous.  Dude was back in his typical joyful spirits, Squirt continued to rock the fun category and we had quiet time to just chill as a family (with Nana and Papa of course) and enjoy all that Michigan has to offer.

Our sister-in-law, Carin came with our awesome sauce nieces and nephews for a day.  They were a few days away from moving to DC for the next few years and managed to fit us in.  

 Dude looks a bit possessed here huh?

 Happy 15 year anniversary love.  A winery in the middle of farmland? The wine tasted like Boones Farm, but the setting was perfection.

 Nothing sweeter than a $35, hour long horse back ride through the woods.  These two went on their own and did great!  

On our way back to Chicago we stopped at Daddy's race.  He trailered the car out from Colorado and met his fellow race fanatics in South Haven, MI for a weekend race.  One of the highlights of his year.  We don't go to his races due to the loud noise, chaos and predictable heat, so we were excited to check it out. If you'd like more information about the actual racing circuit, see Tim.  Not my arena.

 Pretty hot right?

That would be my family on top of Tim's buddy's trailer, Squirt crying to come back up, and Enzo hiding under our truck.  Not a fan.

 Shermans is a staple when you're driving from Michigan to Chicago.  I've been here countless times growing up and it hasn't changed one bit. 

On our very last day we met up with our friends, who are brimming with children.  Look at these triplets.  I wanted to take them home.  Not pictured are the 7 year old twin boys.  Yes, they're that busy.  My sweet friend Rachel handles this troop with grace and patience.  It hurts my heart that we can't see each other more.  Or talk really.  You just can't find time to talk when you're balancing 7 children between the two of you.

This concludes our time in the Mitten.  We're already booked for a cottage in Holland next year and we're counting down the days.