Our Trip To MI

We went to MI to visit my parents for the Fourth of July, and it was really nice because both brothers and my sister were able to come with their families too, and it was the first time in a long time that we've been all together like that for just a vacation. Which might make you think that it was relaxing, until you remember that it was MY family. :) Which really means chaos!!! AND bonus, I talked my friend Al into coming up too. Here are a few photos of that awesome weekend. (note: I don't know how it happened, but I have NO pictures of Dan and Rachel!!! Yikes, I apologize, and I love you two.)
Beautiful, beautiful GranB!

Pappy is just loving having us all around.

Annibelle, Mindee, and Pete! (Pete wanted to match Mindee.)

Mimi, Jill, and Jeff hiding in the back.

Hallie loves her Al soooo much. (Mostly because Al gave her kitty.)

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  1. Mimi CollettJuly 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Yay! A picture of Jill in the pool! Thanks, Ames!

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  2. MJJuly 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Awesome pics!

    So were you really sick with Hallie? Cuz I keep waiting for the sickness to end, and think it does, and just when my gaurd is down, it comes out of nowhere and smacks me upside the head.

    GRR.

    Anyway, hope it passes fast for you! No need for both of us to be miserable! :)

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  3. nicoleJuly 27, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    hallie's hair is so pretty!

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  4. AlisonJuly 30, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    i think Hallie loves me for other reasons too! :)

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