Much of the family came for a grill out, and 1st cousin-once-removed Amalea snapped a bunch of really great shots. Bright eyed Eden is my favorite shot! If you look close, you can see Lea in the reflection of Eden's eyes.
Mom, Brother John with Eden, Aunt Helene (quiliting methodically) and Jenny all smile for the camera
Papa and Grandma Kenny with all their grandkids. McKenzie, 6 and Zak, 10 are in the back with the lap huggers Eden, Ariya, 2 and Mataya,1.
This day was spent
in Caseville and the surrounding lakeshore area. Nothing compares to the fresh blue water of the Great Lakes, but it took me to move away to realize that. This is Lake Huron, right at the tip of the thumb.
Aunt Meegan and Eden carry on a very intense converstion on the courthouse lawn during the Lapeer Art Show. What a wonderful day that was, many talented artists from around the area came to sell and show their work. Bands played all day on the lawn and confections were found at the consession stands.
Eden and cousin Mataya get to know each other, now that they're old enough to be playful. Eden was just figuring out how to creep, but was having trouble, as you can see.
The Lapeer County courthouse, made from Michigan's native white pine in this Greek Revival structure, is the oldest courthouse in Michigan which served it's original purpose....that of a court of law. I performed in a dramatic play there during college in a show called, "The Night of January 16th" . We picked a 'real' jury from the audience and they determined the end of the play, in which the actors had to act out without knowing the ending. It was great fun. Now under restoration, it's a beautiful centerpiece for our town.
Aunt Janet and I took Mataya & Eden to the park in Marlette while the bigger kids went swimming (too cold for the babies....not even 70 degrees!!) Taya seemed perplexed the whole time, while Eden laughed it up!
Cousins Ariya and McKenzie pose for a photo.
Eden and Papa Kenny play on the couch before bed
