Traverse City, Michigan

Who doesn't long for a road trip through Michigan in November? I'm unsure how we roped our friends into this one. Oh right, the lure of a few excellent breweries and free housing. That wasn't hard at all.

After a stop at the Livery Brewery in Benton Harbor, on to Ludington

as usual, and the kind hospitality of dear friends Gail and Larry.

A walk down the breakwall to the lighthouse.

Next, a scenic drive along the west coast 

(see turkey above) north to Traverse City for an 

overdue visit with Sara & Andy.

Our goddaughter, Esther, is a lovable butterball.

Our godson, Elijah, is a talker and a dear.

"Tia, oh, Tia!"

Andy currently brews with North Peak,

an offiliate of Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales.

We are so proud of him.

Quality time with his godfather.

The Mosses live literally across the street from

Traverse City Bay. Unfortunately, I didn't

think to get a picture of the view from their home.

Andy, Elijah, Sara, Esther

Us, Becca, John, Jenny, Josh

Funny Faces

Last October, before he could walk, I took a few snap shots

of some of my nephew Julian's interesting facial expressions.

This kid is a real ham. What a dear.

Practicing the essentials

Fall with Friends

In October, Jenny treated us to a delicious Korean dish, Bim Bop. And it was Becca's birthday! Bim bop that!

Mid October, I drove down to Quincy, IL with Chris & Christine for a visit with Jon & Sarah, and Bleys & Lynn visiting from Colorado. Lots of kids, lots of driving, lots of fun.

Christine, Jon, Bleys, Chris

Drink up, Lukey.

Evelina, Jon & Sarah's oldest, loves to read.

Isaac showing off his mad skillz to Josephine

Sweet Silas

Sarah, who homeschools her girls,

 has created an impressive classroom.

October 4

Harvest Moon at the lake

September 09

Berlin, WI farm with the family