Saturday, January 29, 2011

Christmas in Michigan (2)

A trip to G.R. isn't complete without a stop at Meijer Gardens.  The Children's Garden gate is always entertaining.
There's always some sort of drama on trips to see family.  Annika was in a sledding accident (could have had something to do with 4 people on the sled and riding directly over a drain going full speed) and couldn't put any weight on her foot.  It was quite the novelty to ride in a wheelchair. 
Love this picture!
A heated checkers battle between Daddy and Uncle Jay.  Jay's children "acted up" right as Daddy was about to win.  Hmmm.

The trains at night are very cool. 
Grandpa and Grandma's library is just down the street - and always worth a trip.  Audrey was fascinated by the moving bugs (Uncle Jay is using a magnet to move them). 

Cousins hanging out.
Audrey decided she wanted to take a break from the action and make herself comfortable.
Audrey and Sami love to "color."  It's great - as long as it's in a coloring book and not the walls, a library book or their clothing (hypothetically, of course).
Good times with Grandpa and Grandma!
Ring around the rosy has become a favorite night time game.

Karl decided he wanted to try and hold all four girls at once.  Here is his attempt.  Grandpa is supporting Annika in this photo.

Grandpa is barely supporting Annika, and Sami has given out.
Grandpa has let go of Annika and for one brief milli-second Karl had all 4 up in the air before Annika's feet hit the ground.

Remember my drama comment?  Well, on our way home from Michigan, we stopped at a rest area and I accidently let the rest room door swing shut on Lauren's face.  Oops.  Sorry, Lauren!  You are one tough cookie. 

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