Visiting the Yoopers (part 3)

Aloha.

And Happy Independence Day.

Ava helped me make her own dinner this week. We made pita pizzas. She spread her own marinara, then put on her toppings. She even put it (mostly) in the toaster oven on her own. It was so cute. Pretty soon I'll have her cooking for us!

Back to the U.P.

My girls, the lights of my life.




Now make a face!


Ava: "Ooh look, a big round drum!"


Daddy: "Ooh look, a drummer in the family!"


Lookin' at the scenery.


Ava: "What mama?!"


I like this close up.


Stop to smell the flowers in life my friends, it's worth it.


We warned Ava to be careful about staying on the path, and treading lightly on the environment around us. She gets it. So she stretched to get to the flowers. A number of times.




Our budding photographer. Ava shot this picture all by herself.


This is the reason we went to St. Ignace. Becky designed these eyes, and taught women how to apply them. Like the runway fashions, they're a little "out there." But she's seriously on the cutting edge. She came up with the looks earlier this year. Now we're seeing similar styles in the fashion and cosmetology magazines. A coworker from the salon, Stephanie, modeled for Becky.


Becky is one of 6 people on the "Michigan Design Team." A similar team used to be a national group, but disbanded. Michigan was the first state to pick up where the national left off. Now my wife is helping shape the future of fashion. I'm VERY proud of my wife. Next time you see her, pat her on the back!



Well, I don't know what I'll blog next. I'll try to dig up some more candid shots. Kristi and the kids brought Kelci up from Oklahoma/Arizona recently. I'll round up some of those photos. Enjoy the long weekend, and celebrate responsibly!

Cheers.