Lake Michigan Circle Tour

We set out on a Sunday morning for a drive.

We ended up on an 1,100 mile adventure following

the Lake Michigan Circle Tour.

We headed into Chicago on I-94 and then north to Wisconsin.

We picked up I-43 in Milwaukee

and took that all the way to Green Bay past Lambeau Field

Next stop Escanaba, MI by way of  US 41 and then US 35.

Escanaba is on Little Bay de Noc of Lake Michigan

 I love lighthouses and this one

did not disappoint.

We spent the night at a nice little motel

next to a good local diner and then

headed on along US 2 in the Upper Peninsula.

We crossed the Macinac Bridge; 4.995 miles of suspension.

We traveled South on US 31 through Petoskey

and Charlevoix and on to Central Lake for

a couple of nights with the Juday's.

Linda fixed a great dinner; Bill and Jan joined us.

Love sitting in their dining room overlooking Intermediate Lake

When we left Steve and Linda's we made a

stop at the Spice Mill in Alden before

heading south again on US 31

through Traverse City and then to

Beulah for lunch at The Cherry Hut.

We made it home in time for dinner.

New Floors at the D'Amico home

We are so blessed with good health to be

able to help Rob and Molly remove old tile floors

and carpeting and install new hardwood.

We started in the family room and 1/2 bath.

Rob and family did the kitchen and

we returned on another weekend to

help with the dining room. Grace

started on the tile...worst part

of the job.

Next up Living Room and the 1st floor is done.

Lucas Wyles McLoud

June 4, 2017 our second

grandson and 4th grandchild was born to

John and Erin in Franklin, TN

just south of Nashville.

Downtown Chicago

Periodically we take the South Shore Line train

from East Chicago station into the city.

We went in June to the

Chicago Art Institute, The Rookery, Board of Trade and Theatre District

Outside the Chicago Art Institute stands

two lions.  Most often they'll be wearing

a jersey or hat to celebrate winning sports

seasons. 

Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 the Rookery was

designed by famous architectural partners Burnham and Root, the picturesque Rookery was originally completed in 1888. Adding to its impressive stature, Frank Lloyd Wright redesigned the stunning two-story, skylit lobby in 1905. Meticulously renovated and maintained, The Rookery stands as one of the most highly recognized addresses in all of Chicago.

This building is also home to

the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Next stop Board of Trade and on

to the Theatre District.

Memorial Day

Stoney Run County Park has two veterans memorials. 

One for Korea and the other for Vietnam.

Each year a community Memorial Day Service is

held at the Vietnam section.

Very proud WWII Vet salutes.

Standing tall in his uniform.

Garage Clean-up Day

Our son-in-law gave us a

great gift for Christmas and we

finally got it installed when we returned

from Florida.

Everything up off the floor

 Thank goodness for Rubbermaid

Softball

Pop with Grace after her game.

Next stop, Noodles & Company

Mother's Day

Third annual Mother's Day trip to Great America