week(end): beach week, round 2

I'm back from pure Michigan, round 2... Another lovely week at Lake Michigan (though a little chilly at times - weird August weather!) and even nicer this time because Peter had the week off, so he was along too. Most it was spent at a cottage with his parents and all of his siblings, followed by a few days at my parents' cottage with all of my siblings - rare to have all of these siblings together at the same time, so it was great. Some photos of our fun, sun, and even a baby shower - so nice.

Peter had a chance to read his first novel in a while... I got in two

the rental cottage | one of many lovely sunsets over the lake

family ice cream outing - flurries are my favorite

pregnant lady happy with her ice cream | nephews too (everyone a little chilly)

nice walks with Peter in the mornings | peaceful views in the evenings

evening strolls around the area

baby party with the whole family

fun games included baby bottle bowling for the kids | adorable knit things from my grandma

Peter & his pup on the porch at my parents' cottage

my whole fam on the beach, in profile to show off our newest member

Our last pre-baby trip to Michigan - hitting the 31-week mark today, I'm thinking that soon I won't want to venture too far from the hospital where we plan to deliver, plus there's lots to do around here in preparation. Exciting, but a little sad to be done with the beach (and getting to see our families) for the summer. How was your weekend?