improvise...

The guys still went fishing and caught LOTS of fish!! We in turn ate LOTS of fish(which Ryan fried up for everyone!) YUM!!

We went to the dunes...

and we still sat around the campfire eating s'mores(and way too much other stuff...)

But... We were going to go camping with my family up near Traverse City. However, about the time we were going to leave, we got a call from my Dad letting us know that he had just lost his job!! WOW, We didn't see that one coming!! All things considered, they decided to stay home. So we talked to my Sister and her hubby and decided to just have everyone come up here, after all, we love to get together, but it's no fun without Grampa and Grama! So they all headed up and we camped...

at our house!! Truth be known, this was the best arrangement possible. I was quite nervous to take Anaya camping because sometimes she doesn't sleep well if she isn't in her own bed. And being in a pop up camper with a screaming baby does not equal fun to me! We had a great time together, and decided camping at a house is the way to go! Clean private bathrooms, warm non bug filled shower, everything you need right at your fingertips! It was great!

My youngest Sister and her husband returned home from a trip to Italy and came up to reunite with little Olivia (who was staying with my parents!) Look at that happy mommy(and baby!) It was great to have everyone here together!

Please be in prayer for my Dad as he starts his job search in this economy. We are, however, confident he will find something, he is a great guy, and a hard worker. We are asking God to give him a job where he is appreciated for his hard work, something he didn't have at the previous one. They got rid of a gem, and I am certain they will pay for their bad business(and moral in my opinion...but I'll not go there) decisions!