Bois Blanc Island

For 4th of July this year, we headed up to Bois Blanc Island again with our friends Amanda & Ben. Amanda's parents own some land up there with a nice pole barn on it and that is where we tent it for the weekend. We left Thursday afternoon and headed to Cheboygen to catch the ferry that would take us over to the island. This year we decided to take the van over, not sure how we did it last year with no car. Once we got over there and to the property we set up camp. The girls did great the whole weekend and adjusted to sleeping outdoors in the tent. We were able to go to the beach and hang in the sun, the water was a little cold but Ava got to play in Lake Mary. We were able to see fireworks from Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, Mackinaw Island and Cedarville. We had a great time and plan on going back again next year!

waiting for the ferry in Cheboygen




the girls hangin' in the van on the ferry ride over (the water was a little rough so if you stood outside you got wet)

Kyle & Ava checkin' out the water

we let Ava drive for a little bit on the island. Yes, they still abide by the same laws we do on the main land, but the speed limit there is 25mph and not a lot of traffic (you MIGHT pass someone while you are driving around and if you do they are more likely to be on an ATV)

Acelynn ridin' shotgun with mommy

Ava spent almost an hour just throwing rocks into Lake Huron!!

Acelynn snoozin' while we watched Ava throw rocks!!

Ava testing out the sand

admiring the view

snack time by the camp fire

all ready for bed and relaxin' with dad by the fire

ridin' around the property

Kyle & Acelynn trying to stay warm

Ava & I

relaxin' at the beach

enjoying some beach time

our friends Amanda & Ben

playin' in the rocks waiting for fireworks

our family picture with the Mackinaw Bridge in the back drop

Happy 4th of July

staying warm

waiting for fireworks

fun at Lake Mary

sun bathing

sleeping in the tent

Acelynn getting ready to drive the van on the ferry!!!