Silver Lake 2009

After Holland for a few days, we were off to Silver Lake for an entire week. The cottages are small and musty and the weather is usually questionable but we come back year after year for lots of fun. This year was no exception. Gavin was IN HIS GLORY with his cousins Sam, Margot, Charlie, Addie and Bea. We did have a few rough days with weather. In fact, Chad was able to come up only for a day to see us and that day happened to be....yep, cold, windy and rainy. Typical Silver Lake weather. However, we definitely came up with some fun activities and were able to spend plenty of time down on the beach and in the water. It was a great week for all of us and we really enjoyed spending time with all our family.

Grandma & Gavin swinging on the playset.

Sam & Bea kindly allowed Gavin in on their fun.


Gavin & Daddy looking for bugs, frogs, fish and other creatures.

My two boys.

Erin & Charlie.


Since it was cold and nasty out (and muggy and claustro in), Chad was able to discover a new favorite location. We went to Lewis Farm where there were a multitude of animals to feed amidst a few other fun activities. Seriously, Chad saves the day. And Gavin of course was crazy for gross animals mauling his hands for weird smelling pellets of food.


Looking for bunnies.

A very friendly camel was among their inhabitants.

This pipe slide was a huge hit amongst the kids...and there were more than a few protests when we tried to drag them away.

Gavin was such a champ going down all by himself...then trying to march up the hill to do it again and again and again.

Choo-Choo Ride.

I mean don't you trust this guy and this contraption to take your most precious loved ones out of view where you can't see or hear them on this ride?


Chad & Daddy again, looking for fish.

The pied piper luring the children in with bubbles.

A true loony, never says no to the Whippy Dip for ice cream each night.

Apparently the big gulp Mt Dew did nothing to perk him up. :)

Nothing a cone with sprinkles shared with Grandpa can't help.

Driving the boat with Grandpa.

Sam and his followers creating sand castle designs.

Big smiles from Charlie.
Bubbles with Grandma Great.

Gavin and Charlie went for a wild tube ride...and by wild I mean we pulled them around in the shallow end.

We did spice it up with some "bumper tubes."

Wondering how these kids think that its our turn?

Naked babies getting a lake bath...aka seaweed wrap.

Two best buds (so thinks Gavin) chillin in tent somewhere random.

Who says you can't play outside when its raining? Definitely not the Moms of these two.

Gavin and Miss Margot...soaked from head to toe.

Sink Bath....barely.

Happy Birthday Momma!!

Our alfresco set up each night.Baby Harrison made a short appearance on our last night...and was super happy about it.

Gavin and Grandma just hanging out.