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Celebrate Your Marriage

Last Sunday Michelle and I headed for Mackinaw Island for the Celebrate Your Marriage Conference/Seminar.  This is hosted by Jay and Laura Laffoon.  This was our second year to attend and we again had a great time.  This is a very busy 2 days.  The seminar is at the Grand Hotel which is incredible when you look at the history there.  The trip is worth it just for the meals that are included in your stay.  This is a great way to spend time with your wife and celebrate what you share.  I recommend that if you are reading this blog that you take the time to go to this at least once.  I plan on going every year.  I love you Michelle!

Greeted by Mayflies again.
 
 
The Mighty Mac!
 
The Grand Hotel.
 
One view from our rooms balcony.
 
Old Glory.
 
Thank you to all the veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice so that all of us can have the freedom we enjoy today.
God Bless You on this Memorial Day weekend!
 
No cars on the island.
 
The old light house.
 
We spotted this giant turtle on our hike.
 
Next year we hope to spend an extra day on the island and at the Grand.  There are a lot of things that we would like to do and just don't have the time during the conference. I just can't say enough how much fun we had again.  I can't wait till next year.  I love you Michelle!
 
 
 
 
 




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