Michigan

Last weekend we went to Michigan to visit Grandpa Shorty. We spent 13 hours in the car Friday, then spent 2 days visiting, then 13 hours in the car on Monday! The girls were awesome travelers. Leah sat in the 3rd row with her own cooler of snacks and DVD player as well as a backpack of activities. She entertained herself almost the entire way there and back. Amazing for a 5 year old. She definitely has a new favorite movie- She watched "Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Squeakquel" over and over again. Occasionally, she threw in "Scooby Doo Goes Hollywood" to mix it up. Amber slept almost the entire way there and back, waking primarily when it was time to eat.

Leah enjoyed spending time with Grandpa Shorty, swimming in the hotel pool and feeding the fish at Cabela's. Amber had her first introduction to a pool and really seemed to enjoy it- of course, that is, until it was time to eat. This girl has no buffer- when it is time to eat- it is TIME to eat! We also were able to go visit Great Grandma Benner and make a stop at Bronners Christmas Wonderland. We had a nice, but too quick, visit!

Leah colors in the car


Amber awake!


Leah's view from the third row


Love that Leah has not become bored with Amber- She still loves to help with her cares, especially holding her.


Amber, Great Grandma Benner, Leah, Grandpa Shorty, Joe


Andrea, Leah, Joe, Amber

Feeding the fish at Cabela's

LOVE this picture of Leah

Grandpa Shorty and the girls

Amber's first time in a pool

Leah is singing in the car to her favorite singer- Taylor Swift. That is Amber in the background near the end. She is competing for my attention already! She stopped as soon as I stopped the camera and started to talk to her.

And, speaking of Taylor...Leah gets to go to her concert tomorrow night. I am taking her. Joe is in the process of making her a t-shirt. I am so impressed...hopefully it will be enough to get her backstage!