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For Ben’s, my mom’s and my birthdays my mom treated us to massages! We all woke up bright and early one fine day and headed over to Irene’s Myomassology Institute (where my mom went to school) and got wonderful massages…not as good as my mom’s, of course, but great nonetheless! Thanks, mom! I know you [...]

Yikes, this one got a little out of order! While we were climbing in Michigan we decided to stay with my cousin Steve who lives close to the climbing area. When we called to ask about dinner, we found out that he was already prepared with some delicious spaghetti and garlic bread, yesss! After devouring [...]

Before leaving, Barry and Suzanne had one more surprise in store for us. They stopped over on one of our last days in town to give us a care package full of very thoughtful gifts. They included so many delicious treats, pictures of Ben and I, hand warmers, and even a slinky for our personal [...]

Growing up in Michigan means that I have family here…we’re not talking small family either. After my immediate family (3 brothers, my mom, dad and step mom) I have my grandma, a step grandpa, around 20 aunts and uncles and probably over 50 cousins. When I come home I always try to see as many [...]

While we were in Michigan we were lucky enough to meet up with my cousin Julie…and her new FIANCE Brandon. As we walked into the house the first thing that I noticed was the large amount of bling on my beautiful cousin’s finger. Brandon had propped the question just hours before we came to visit! [...]

In 1899 in Ypsilanti, Mich, Eight great girls sat right down and made themselves a wish. They started a sorority, the best there’ll ever be. Their colors are green and gold, Their name is A-S-T! My freshman year of college I joined the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority and our Founder’s Day Celebration happened to be [...]

Before leaving for our trip around the country we were lucky enough to meet Barry and Suzanne while celebrating a friend’s wedding in St. Thomas. Just as luck would have it, they live only about 3 miles from my mom. So, while we were in the area, we were able to get together for dinner. [...]

Here’s to my driver, teacher, roomie, cook, mechanic, therapist, joke teller, surfing coach, climbing partner, cleaning partner, spirit lifter, planner, photographer, videographer, wood chopper, fire builder, tech-support…my love, my very best friend, Ben. Today is Ben’s 28th Birthday!!!! I couldn’t think of anything I would rather be doing than spending this year traveling with you! [...]

On our way down Lake Michigan’s coast we made one last stop in Manistee to stay with more family. Bob and Sara live here and invited us to stay the night at their place. They recently bought a beautiful house with an amazing view of Lake Michigan and we were happy to have another nice [...]

While making our way through Michigan one place we stopped was my dad and Karen’s cottage. They have a place by Lake Leelanau, just outside of Traverse City. Even though it is very pretty there we happened to make it just in time for foggy, rainy, windy weather. Here is a picture taken from there [...]