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Saugatuck, Michigan.

This weekend, Max and I traveled to Saugatuck Michigan with my brother and his family.  I love this area of Michigan, and currently its the place I will retire to when its *that* time. 

We had a great time, though it was short.  I just cannot get over how much I enjoy watching all three boys together.  Makes my heart swoon.  Especially now that they are older and can communicate more, Max included. 

Here are some favorites from the weekend.

A thing I am surprising myself as a parent is I am finding that I tend to let go of things being perfect and just being in the moment.  This weekend for example, it rained on Saturday morning, but I was totally game for walking to the end of the pier and around South Haven with Max.  What is even greater is Kelly and Andrew are the same.  So this past Saturday when it was just pouring on our heads, and we were soaked, we still went through with our plans.  I am SO thankful we did.  Max and I will have this awesome memory to cherish now.  Thank you Andrew, Kelly, Charlie and Tyler for being so fun to hang with.  We love you!

On the road.

We headed out of town on Friday.  Sitting in traffic is a complete bore to all passengers in the car (max + i).  I decided it was time to introduce Max to the License Plate game. 

And that my friends is a total of 22 states (well, technically 21 states, 1 canada).  Whoever came up with this game is brilliant ... though I wonder has anyone seen all 50 states in their travels??

Budapest, Hungary.

So I am trying to make the most of my time here.  I got up this morning and set out on foot to see a few things in the city.  I enjoy this city, dont feel so out of place, like a tourist (though with my Vera Bradley bag I stick out like a sore thumb!).  Here are some shots so far from my visit. 

Polaroids.

Some more pictures from our weekend in Navarre.  I had purchased a Polaroid Instant camera prior to our visit.  I love the business card sized pictures and the colors it captures are awesome!  Definitely worth the money!

These pictures were taken at the private beach in Sharon's subdivision.  I love it there. 

Navarre, Florida.

Max and I went to visit my sister Sharon in Navarre, Florida.  Here are some shots from the weekend. 

(the one picture I should have taken, never thought to do since I was so nervous .... he + i on the plane)

*the best fish sandwich I've had in a long time!

*the view from sharon's front porch

*touching toes

*navarre beach

Old World Las Vegas.

Ever imagine going to Las Vegas in the 50's, 60's and 70's?  I do.  What a cool thing to be a part of ... The Rat Pack, Elvis, the dancers (who were not naked), the clothes people wore back then, etc.  Then the signage.  The marquis. 

Apparently on my next visit there, I need to go to this place.