Yes Michigan!

This weekend we traveled to Michigan for a graduation party and to see extended family we look forward to seeing at least once a year. (Shout out to the Kutsches and Hesses!) It was a GREAT visit! And it is an official record road trip since Cole being born. While the ride there Friday night (during rush hour around Chicago) was a little hairy and Cole was wondering why the heck he was still in his car seat, the rest went quite well! Here are some pictures!

Some of the crew at a lake nearby

Our 'big' kids hammin' it up

Cole's first time swimming - He was a fan!


We had the hotel pool to ourselves! (Which was good because we filled it up! - And had a blast!)

This was Will almost the whole way home. Sign of a good vacation!

Now, because I'm a mom, you know I was taking notes the whole time about what works and what doesn't when traveling with my kids. Here are a few highlighted lessons:

1. If you are going to a hotel, plan on burning your kids' socks afterwards.

2. You can't possibly pack enough snacks for a road trip - just in case someone has a hankerin' for something "salty, but not crunchy."

3. If you bring a pair water wings for the pool, like, bring both.

4. GPS = don't blame me we're pulling a U-turn

5. Because getting 3 kids down in the same room as you is a little tricky, take advantage of the free coffee in the morning! :)