MI/KY Vacation Day 1: Independence Day

On Friday of Toddler Tales Week 53, it was Independence Day and also the start of our family vacation.  That morning, we loaded up the van and then headed to Michigan to join Eric's family at the cottage.  It was a long drive, with a 2 year old that wasn't thrilled to be in the car, but eventually we made it.

Asher all set to head out of Kenosha.

Asher using his new travel tray to play with his buttons.  It worked perfectly!

Video: These days Asher loves to sing.  Recently he surprised us when we discovered that he knows a familiar song (& we had no idea)

Almost to the cottage, checking out the "locals". )

By the time we made it to the cottage, the rest of Eric's family was already there.  We spent the remainder of the holiday playing outside and enjoying the beautiful summer day.

The boys taking the neighbors' golf cart for a spin.

Eric, Asher, Dave & Emmett

Cousins!  Asher & Emmett

Video: Asher & Emmett

Emmett checking out the beverages for the traditional "Crappy American Beer Taste Off"

After dinner, we enjoyed a quick tour of the lake before bedtime.

Me & my little buddy 

Eric driving the family around

Asher hanging out with Uncle Dave

Asher & I snuggling on the pontoon

Once the kiddos were in bed, the beer challenge began.  This is not something that I ever participate in, but I will admit it is entertaining to watch.  :)

Finally, we wrapped up the day with some fireworks on the lake, and thus ended Day 1 of our vacation.