Quebec Trip :: Fort Michilimackinac

This was a great place for the kids the see the way settlers lived during the Revolutionary Era. 

The blacksmith, fur traders, native Americans, soldiers, and housewives all put on a good show and taught all of us a lot about history!

Getting ready to blast off the cannon over the bay

 The blacksmith was full of great information and handed out his own hand-made nails to the kids

This fur trader knew a whole lot about a whole lot...and kept the kids entertained for a half hour!

{devriend photography} D newborn boy

Quebec! Summer Trip 2014

Well hello there, greetings from Quebec!

It's been a week or two since I've updated this blog, and a lot has happened in that time.

Well, to dive right in...

Our family is spending the months of June and July in Quebec this summer!

Shawn's job has him working here, and we all got to tag along this time.

We drove, of course, and the trip went really well. I was surprised how well, actually.

Nonetheless, we were happy to the see the hotel that is to be our home for the next two months after 18 hours in the van (with two hotel stops for bed, that is.)

I will try to keep up with this blog, documenting what we are doing, 

to keep in touch with you all, and also to keep an online memory book for us. :)

We stopped to view some large ships in St Ignace. The kids loved seeing this little goose family up close.

bald eagle viewed from the harbor

Eli trying to get in for a swim

A ship-building company here is contracted to make the US Navy a warship. We couldn't get close to it though.

Viewing a large ship going under the Mackinac Bridge near St Ignace

Mackinac Bridge

Mackinac Bridge

The Mackinac Bridge from the MI shore

{devriend photography} DeMaster newborn girl

Silly Face

Just wanting to remember this before it disappears...

 

Celene Louisa, 6 years old

Were only about a month late here,

but it's still important to remember, isn't it?

Happy birthday to my biggest girl, Ceney!

She celebrated with a few birthday parties, each spread several weeks apart.

But hey, what's not to love about 3 parties, right?

We love you, sweet girl!

We love that you are responsible. 

You care for your things and know where they are.

You are neat and careful and want to do things correctly.

You are fun-loving and willing to try anything.

You choose healthy food and like to cook for our family.

You are a fabulous babysitter for your little brother and take great care of him.

Your prayers show a great understanding and depth of thought that we underestimate you.

Some of your best recent quotes:

"Our most important job is that we know God. But we don't know God yet, and it's your job (mom), to teach us!"

"God, please make sure our new baby comes out right. Right and cute, like Eli. Because we want a right and healthy baby."

Thank you, Celene, for the privilege of being your parents!

Her birthday meal choice, homemade waffles!!!

Fabric eggs with little animals and foods inside...something she's been begging for!

A new bike from Daddy!!!!!!!

Opening gifts at Aunt Gail's house

Celebrating with Sara and Lane

A super cool cake that Sydney made for her birthday party