During the first week of July, the Kelley family headed to a rented house a few blocks from Lake Michigan. The house accommodated all the family togetherness- Ted, Caroline and myself, my parents, Brad, Cassie, Elmer and their dog Bella. Not only did we enjoy a little beach time, but we also celebrated Caroline's first birthday and the Fourth of July together. Caroline learned to stand up (and fall back laughing), eat sand and drink Lake Michigan. We ate ice cream, entertained visitors (thanks for visiting, Katie and Nick, Lisa, Marisa, Jake and Annie!) and had a wonderful time. In fact, we so enjoyed our vacation together, we plan to do it again next year.
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| Caroline is a talker, even to the waves. |
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| Grandpa Ron walking the beach with Caroline and Elmer. |
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| Happy Baby! |
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| Eating ice cream downtown with visiting Katie and Nick. |
