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First beach trip - Michigan

Can you believe Owen has already been in 6 states!! Only 10 weeks old - what a traveler! He really is so flexible. We continued the White family tradition (over 27 years) and drove up to the little cottage on Lake Michigan. It is about a 12 hour drive from KC. We just took long breaks so Owen got lots of time out of his car seat and the rest of the time he slept. Even with Owen, we made great time. We met the Whites and Duggers at the little cottage. We ended up having beautiful weather - 75 and sunny on the beach. We kept both the babies under several umbrellas to protect that baby soft skin. The adults however had worshipped the sun! We took a ton of pictures and I have included more than usual but there were just too many good ones! Owen's little (BIG) personality continues to come out. He is smiles all the time and we are even hearing little giggles every now and then. He continues to grow and is already in 3-6 month outfits. Anyway, the pictures tell the stories better than I do, so check them out below.
It was such a great trip because the three of us were able to spend part of the week with the Horner and the other part of the week with the Whites. It was also the most time the 3 of us have spent together since Owen joined us. We feel so blessed!

Owen's neck is strong enough to be in the baby Bjorn and once we get him in it, he really likes it. I think he likes seeing everything that is going on.
Beach bunnies!
Owen and Grandpa Dude taking a break from the beach and relaxing on the porch.
C.G. (charlotte grace) loves checking Owen out. she is starting to realize the difference between babies and adults.
cousins and uncles - what a good looking group!
smiles.....
more smiles..............
more more smiles...
last one - so cute!
hanging with my dad at my first bond fire
first beach sunset - so pretty
proud mamas!
first pair of shoes - thanks auntie em!
auntie em and c.g.
beach bum
such a fun trip!