The campers return!

Hi everyone!
We got home yesterday after 4 days of camping in the Manistee National Forest. Our weather up there along the shore line was overcast and we did have some sprinkling but nothing bad. The kids swam every day but one, the campground beach was rocky and gravely which made it hard to walk on for the kids but they swam anyway. Then on Weds. we drove the few miles to the public beach wich was solid sand and they swam some more. They rode their bikes around the campgrounds, played badmitton, we walked the historic streets of Manistee, watched a tugboat push a barge up the river and under a tow bridge and went to have ice cream at the house of flavors before coming back to the campgrounds for campfire buisquits and grilled chicken with rice! The next morning we did a 30 minute nature walk then packed up our gear and headed back home. Was a nice camp out but now Larry and I look forward to going back up there for a few days alone. We have always LOVED Ludington which is south of Manistee but I think we like this newer area even more! Its old, historic and beautiful! A fun place.
Another week or so and the kids are back in school....yayeee!!! Its been a whirlwind of a summer and I cant believe its almost over. The leaves are beginning to turn and some are falling but I think that may have something to do with the heat and drought we had this summer. Anyway, we are staring fall in the eye already! Okay, enough of the weather....you all take care and know that I love you each and every one! Lin...we have NOT heard much from you.
Love you,
Rose

Grandbaby story....

Hello my family, I cant hold it in any longer....I have to gush about my sweet little grandbaby. She has changed so much in three months I couldnt believe it. She looks like a little girl more then she looks like a baby!! She remembered me, which filled my heart to the brim again. She is all over the place, runs, not walks....everywhere. And she climbs on everything too. She is a happy healthy little baby girl. I got hugs and kisses at every turn which put me in my glory, of course. We spent alot of time together, taking walks, playing, singing, reading and just soaking in her whole being. Man Im in love.....so much. Ok, now that Ive gushed I feel much better. She loved playing with my underwear and bra.....hahah was too funny. And when I chased her and said "Im going to get you", she would run away with her hands out in front of her like a zombie running and laughing. Aw, shes just too sweet. Love to all, Cindy

Cindys In and Out pictures....enjoy

this is near our house

this is the entrance from reeses house to beach

haha...maya is "in" the cooler

Wonderful Baby Fix

Hello family, just wanted to relay my trip to Virginia to see Maya and Kelly. I didn't do any site seeing or anything, just spent time with the baby and Kelly. I was in heaven!!! She has changed so much in the three months since I have seen her. She is allllllll over the place now, running everywhere. She is cute as a button, of course, and she remembered me right away which warmed my heart to no end. I held and cuddled her as much as I could. I fed her every meal and gave her every bath. I slept on a mattress in front of her crib and every morning she would wake up and put her little hand through the bars and poke at me. I will send some pictures as soon as I get them downloaded, I know you just can't wait...haha My heart is full once again until the next time. Kelly was great and made me feel very welcome and comfortable. She is always so generous with Maya and I appreciate that.

And Rose, you forgot about my in and outs.....geez...haha I will get mine up soon also. Im game for any subject for our next topic. Holy works for me to get us going until we decide on the others. Just let me know. Love to everyone, Cindy

Photo shop

Hi guys, I was playing around with my photo shop and this was the result of one of my pictures. I won't take up more room on our blog, but thought this was interesting. Amazing what you can do, isnt it? Love Es.

New themes!

Hello my beautiful sistas!
First, thank you Esther for saving my butt and posting my two themes on the Blog for me! I appreciate your helping me.
Second, here are a few proposals for the next photo shoot theme....oh and by the way....you guys put in a few ideas and we will vote on the best next theme. Hurry up now!
Here are my suggestions: holy, textures, we discussed emotions such as joy, sadness and swings. I do like "swings"but can also think of lots of "holy" things so lets get some input guys! Lin, we still need your exit and entrance dont we? Good luck, girls and happy shooting!
Love you all,
Rose

Entrances and Exits

Well, here are my pictures for this month. I had alot of fun at a playground as you can see. I am ready to start the next group, lets figure out what it will be. Esther