We loved the big events of Michigan's Adventure, the race and beach, and a trip to Calvin College (which I'll write about a bit later), but plenty of fun was just had around Heather's house and town too.
One day Heather brought us to one of her favorite restaurants for a lake-side lunch. The kids could actually play in the sand and walk the pier looking for fish while we waited for the food we ordered to arrive.
Another night we took a walk (a run for Ella and Heather who were practicing for the race) around Heather's downtown area. I love this area! Lots of cute shops and restaurants, a couple dams on the river with people turtle watching and fishing...it's the perfect summer hangout. Heather treated us to ice cream at the custard shop. Then we got home via convertible!
The girls may have been totally content to just hang out at Heather's home with all her fun pets! Delia and Turbo the kitty especially bonded. And Ella slept in Auntie's bed each night, which they shared with Cooper and Bentley, much to her delight!
One morning Heather made a scavenger hunt for the girls. They had to follow clues that led to all different places in her house and won a prize at the end. Heather introduced the girls to this game she and I used to play together all the time, and it has quickly become a new favorite for Ella and Delia.
We had to make a stop at Russ' Restaurant for our cheap meal and apple dumpling ala mode. Can't fully appreciate West Michigan culture without sitting next to the Dutch costumes, ordering your $2.50 meal by booth phone off menus with windmills and prayers printed on them!
As said, this trip to Michigan to spend time with Heather was probably our best. Huge thanks to my sis for totally spoiling us with such a warm and kind welcome and such thoughtful planning!
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