A Perfect Vacation

Last Thursday my parents, husband, daughter and I headed north 250 miles to the state park.  Settting up two camps was hot, sweaty work, so my daughter and I hit the beach.  As I floated around with a bright pink noodle, I noticed a skier behind a large airborne kite.  It looked like so much fun.  On Friday, my daughter and I pushed my mother in her wheelchair around the Cross in the Woods.  Amazingly, we were able to locate the two pavers we had bought several years ago.  They are near the statue of Kateri Tekawitha.  We stopped in the gift shop and purchased a unique tree topper and a beautiful sky-blue rosary and case.  Saturday I returned to the Cross in the Woods to attend Mass.  I  heartily sang "Rejoice!" and Amazing Grace in Odawa.  We celebrated my birthday with cake and ice cream and wonderful gifts.  On Sunday we drove to a Pub and Grill in Petoskey and 12 of us enjoyed a delicious meal overlooking Traverse Bay.  The waiter was attentive, the food delicous!  My favorite day--Labor Day.  Ten of us got up early and took the school bus across to St. Ignace.  We disembarked and began the 5 mile hike to Mackinac City.   Back at the park, my daughter grilled BBQ chicken legs.  On Tuesday we headed home, reveling in the perfect weather, yummy meals and enjoyable company.