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Vacation Day 2

I would like to introduce to you Brendan's traveling companions.  They will be accompanying us on this trip and other adventures.
 

Meet Giraffee, elephant (Ellie) and elephant (BJ).
 
Giraffee was bought for Brendan one time when he was sick.  The elephants were bought when dad was in the hospital.  Brendan wanted to get dad something and picked out the elephant for him.  Then he had to have the same thing.  The elephant stayed with dad to the end.  Mom then took him home until Saturday when we left.  She told Brendan that he could take him now. This made Brendan very happy.
 
 
We started out with a good breakfast and I took off on a 23.75 mile bike ride on the North Central State Trail.  The trail runs from Gaylord, MI to Mackinaw City, MI and is 62 miles long.  I rode from the campground to Cheboygan and back.  I missed my turn off for the campground and got a little extra ride.  JJ was supposed to join me but he did not get out of bed in time.
 
 
 


I had lunch after returning and then we headed to Mackinaw City for the 18th Century Rendezvous.
 

 

 

 
 

 
 
We then went down to the city beach and did a little exploring and relaxing.  Along with a great view of the bridge.
 
 
 
 
We then went for Ice Cream!  It was awesome.  We headed back to the cabin for a little rest and then did a little planning.  We went to Cheboygan and ate at Mulligans.  It was very good.  Made a stop at Walmart and headed back to the cabin for a campfire.  The kids made smore's and Michelle and I relaxed, something we rarely do.  The sky was clear and beautiful.
 

 
 






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