Hi, Lesley! Hope you guys had a great trip to Grand Haven! Wanted to let you know that yesterday and today, I read both Tim and your solo TRs - something to do while waiting for another update! 
Just saying! 
They were great! I am trying to get in as many as I can before I have go back to work in a week and a half! Looking forward to more from this one!
We did have a great trip, sorry for the delays in postings but we have been traveling a lot this summer. Glad you found our other TR's though and enjoyed them, another update this morning for you to read ; )
Always a lurker...
I was just realizing that it's summer and that means Lesley should have a TR going! Sure enough you do and I just caught up. How much do you think you saved by driving?? I ask b/c when we go next May I will prob need 4 airline tickets (my daughter will almost be 2 by then) which will run me about $900 if you count parking at the airport. We keep going back and forth about driving but not sure how much it will save...we would drive it in two days like you did. Anyway...hope you are having a great vacation
Well, thanks for posting, glad you found this one to read. You know, I would say with the gas money, food spent on the road and money for hotels there and back we probably ended up saving about 300 dollars driving vs. flying and having our car down there was nice, but also factor in the money saved on food, alcochol and snacks/drinks that we were able to buy at
Walmart and bring into the room too.
Sounds like a great time in Michigan! Enjoy! Your trip to see Diane and family sounds fun, too. DD and I visited the AG store a few years ago and did lunch in their cafe. It was so fun!
We had a great time. We aren't doing lunch but Lauren can't wait to get her doll!
So funny...Lesley also got me into Crocs(well her and one other person who used to be on the Dis)! It was a few years ago after reading her TR. Now I'm hooked! I really like the Cleo's but I LOVE the Adaras. I get them online sometimes, but mostly at an Outlet Store we have about 10 minutes away from us. I wear mine all the time...to work, out - I have some high heeled ones as well, pretty much everywhere! Gotta thank you, Lesley, for turning me on to them!
Too funny, those shoes are GREAT!!! We have an outlet near here too but Dicks had Cleo's on sale this past week so I got another pair : )
Sounds like you're all having a great summer. You will have so much fun with Diane and her family....a little envious of your trip to NYC....have always wanted to visit there!
Looking forward to your next update!
We really are, I have always wanted to visit there too, it will be my first time, can't wait!
Your summer plans sound great. Have fun with the little bit of summer that's left. Can't wait to read more updates but family fun always comes first.
Thanks, this summer is just whizzing by!
I live in NYC! I wish you were here longer than a day and we could do a DIS meet!! But, only a day - that gets sucked away SO quickly...enjoy every moment! I look forward to the pics.
Yeah, only one NYC day, oh well. Thanks, trying to enjoy each and every moment!
Enjoy the rest of your vacation! And have a great time in NJ with Diane and her family. Tim and Luke are going to have such a great time at the Yankee game. The stadium is amazing!
Thank you, can't wait!
That American Girl doll store is AMAZING, it makes me want an American Girl and i'm 24!! right near it is World of Disney and FAO Schwartz so you guys should check it out! Take lots of pics, I miss my hometown!!
But uhhh...lets go mets...don't forget to de-sanitize when they come back from the yankees game you never know what kind of diseases they could catch at that dirty filthy place
Can't wait, Lauren is so excited. FAO Schwartz is on the list too, I'll take some pics. Too funny about the Yankees, sure Tim will REALLY appreciate that comment
I've been really enjoying your trip report! Sounds like you are having a great time in MI!! I wanted to tell you that I ordered the Cleo Crocs after asking you about them on your PTR and absolutely LOVE them! I wanted to break them in for our trip to WDW in 2 weeks
goodvibes), but no 'breaking in' is necessary. I may have to buy another pair in a different color. They'll be great for the parks in the summer!
That's great that you are visiting with Diane and her family. We get busted on a lot, but NJ has a lot to offer, with the Poconos, NYC and the beach not far away. I haven't been to the new Yankee stadium, but my son has been there twice with my sister and brother-in-law, and it is soooooo nice! Tim and Luke will love it! The concourse area looks great with all the huge banners of current and former players. I have been wondering...how did Tim become a Yankee fan (although I know there are so many all over the country!). My son and DH are Yankee fans, but my daughter and I are Mets fans
sad2: - they are on a horrible run right now). My daughter and I have been to the American Girl Doll store (I think when she was 11 or 12 - she just turned 17) and it is GREAT!. We actually booked the lunch too and it is just so cute.
Looking forward to hearing more about your trip!
Glad you enjoy the Cleo's, they are great shoes. Can't wait for our trip, should be super fun!
Glad you are having a great time in Michigan. A trip to NJ to visit Diane and family sounds like fun. Tim and Luke must be so excited to go see a Yankees game at the new stadium. Can't wait to see pictures of the trip and Lauren's face at the American Girl store.
Wow school starting up already huh? I guess I have lost track of time and just realized it is the end of July already. Looking forward to your update.
We had a great time in Michigan, can't wait for Jersey, we leave Thursday. School starts on August 23rd for me and my open house is on the 20th so I need to get to work when we get back from Jersey
Wow...you guys travel a lot...sounds like TONS of FUN!! Michigander here...born and raised and never left...just love it! Where is MI do you guys go...up north I assume. We are heading up in a couple hours for the weekend...can't wait for more updates when you return...safe travels!
We do, lots of fun in the summers for us, we are truly blessed. We go to Grand Haven Michigan, just love it there.
Hi Lesley (and fam)!
I want you to know that I've spent the past two days catching up on your TR, and it's been fantastic! I've been reading your TRs for a few years now, and they always bring a huge smile to my face. I love that it's so evident that your family loves God and each other so much. Your kids are so sweet to each other, and it's clear that you all have a fantastic time as a family! It reminds me a lot of my family growing up. I can't tell you how happy I am that (even as adults) my brother and I are SO close, and we love spending time together. Your kids are blessed to grow up in a family that genuinely cares about each other and likes to be around each other. Too many families buy into the notion that you have to be annoyed with your family and hate your siblings. That is NOT true. It's so good to see a family like yours. My husband and I pray that when we have kids, our family is like that.
Thanks again for sharing your trips with all of us! Have a wonderful vacation and a great week with Diane and fam!
Staci
Staci, thanks, I am so glad you are enjoying them. I agree, we do love being around one another and enjoy our vacations and time together, I pray your family does as well. Thanks so much for your sweet words!
How lucky that you get to do all of that traveling. NJ should be a lot of fun, it is a pretty state.
We are Reds fans, but I wouldn't miss the opportunity to check out the new Yankee stadium.
I know, we are really blessed, can't wait. I am a HUGE Reds fan too
Oh how fun!!! You will be in my neck in the woods!!! I'm right across the bridge in Philly!
Cool!
Have a great time!! If you get bored....I'm down at Exit O on the Parkway!!!
O.K.
Thanks!
Sounds like fun! Have a great time and a safe trip!
Thanks!
Wow, a summer of vacation fun!!!!
Your heading to my home state! yeah!
NYC will be awesome, you should get
to the theatre, so many good shows to
see. Have a great time with diane and
family!!!
Yes, can't wait! I wish we could afford Broadway tickets, they are just so darn expensive!!!
Lots of beach time, ice cream, walks on the boardwalk, trolley rides and quality family time. We will be back for about 5 days before heading to New Jersey to spend a week with Diane and their family. We are thrilled to be heading out there, they stayed with us over New Years this past year and we are ready to enjoy their home town and are super excited for a trip to New York City for the day. Tim and Luke have tickets to a Yankee game at Yankee stadium (dream come true for them) and Lauren is THRILLED I have promised her a trip to the American Girl doll store for her very first (probably only) American Girl Doll. Should be a great time. I will get an update up in between vacations and then when we get back from Jersey I'll unfortunately have school starting back up in a few weeks 
so I'll try to wrap up the report before that.
