Celebration in New Buffalo, Michigan

We celebrated my belated birthday Saturday in New Buffalo, Michigan. It was also Our 34th Wedding Anniversary....As you can see, my terrific family gave me a Coach wallet for my birthday. I feel so special. Steph, of course was the shopper and she chose something that would go with both of my Coach purses. I had mentioned a few months ago that I was going to look at wallets and she told me to stay out of the Coach store.
We ate lunch at a very nice italian restaurant close to the beach in New Buffalo called Brewster's. They had the best home-made dishes that we all enjoyed so much. We sat in an area that was very private for our little group and it could not have been more perfect...after lunch we walked around and looked at the interesting shops and even had a private concert with this man who played the guitar and harmonica and sang. I rocked Abby to sleep on my shoulder, it was so soothing to hear. Then it was off to the beach, which was not too far of a walk. It was such a beautiful day, very sunny and pleasant, no humidity. Even though there were riptides in the lake, Jeff & Carter jumped the waves when everyone was allowed to go back in. I loved just standing and letting the water hit my feet and watching the kids playing in the sand, building castles. It could not have been a more perfect day.

Abby & Gray enjoying breadsticks

It is very hard to get all 4 to look and smile at the camera at the same time...Oh well, I would rather have action shots. Abby is usually smily, but I don't think she wanted to share my lap.

My wonderful family,Back row is: Mike, Jeff, Steph, Elsa & Nate
Noah, Carter, Mimi seated, holding Abby & Gray....Oh, Ivy is also in the back row! Sorry if the picture is a little blurry.

Noah is jumping at the waves. He is not much for getting too wet. I love this picture! Carter is our fish. He loves the water! Gray was very content to just sit and play in the sand or chase the seagulls. Abby was having fun dumping the bucket of water in the sand. She is also in love with her flamingo bathing suit that Aunt Diane got her. She carries it around the house like it is her lovey.

Thanks family.....for a perfect celebration! I love you.