Autumn Leaves

Jacob, Sydni & Kourtni - having a great time helping Grandpa rake up autumn leaves

Allyson Rebekah

Jacob really wanted a little brother - but when he saw Allyson, he decided she was a keeper!

Proud daddy!

D & D are their beautiful family

Angels Landing

Hikers - ready to go!

Brittany, Cory and Ashton - Ethan & Megan - ready to go!

Tiffany & Brett at the very top of Angel's Landing.

There were some fun cubby holes along the way - Jacob and Charlie decided to surprise us - we thought it was also a great spot for a nap!

Some of the amazing scenery - and yes those leaves reallly were that pink!

What great hikers we had with us - Charlie & Jacob hiked up and all the way back - nearly 5 miles! Ar carried James up that 1,488 foot climb- and we were all starving when we got back down - we couldn't wait for everyone else to arrive - we just started eating!

Land of the Lakes

A new joy - our new little grandson . . .Grant arrived on a lovely Monday morning and is healthy and strong.

Time to do our hair - I love the little California girl look . . .

Grace and I are checking on the Moo cows. Autumn is a gorgeous time in northern Michigan - beautiful rolling hills, amazing blaze of color mixed with greens of all hues. We liked to stop at a Bill's Farmer's Market, where the produce was fresh and plentiful! And oh, that is a bottle of sparkling apple cider that Ray has in his hand.

The playground near the harbour became a favorite spot for us . . . it has fun slides, a sand box, swings, a nice beach, fishing jumping out of the water and great views of Lake Michigan- something for each of us to enjoy!

The whole purpose of our trip - baby Grant and big sister, Grace - two cute ones! Aunt Sarah brought out a pile of newborn diapers to save Jesse some leg work - Gracie decided she wanted to practice diapering all of her favorite friends . . . - so there they are - all well cared for and happy!