5 posts tagged “michigan”

Six year old dies in tragic water park accident

I'm so glad we didn't go to the water park last night. Ugh! I feel so bad for this family. I've watched tons of kids cross those lily pads while we've been here. I've been nervous about kids falling forward and hurting their faces. I never thought about head injuries and eventual death. We heard the ambulances and saw that the pool was closed today, but didn't realize there was such a serious accident until we watched the news preview. It's just so sad. 

We went to Sleepy Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan today on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. There is a 450 ft drop from the scenic view to the shore of Lake Michigan. Maxwell wanted to climb down to the shoreline, but I vetoed the idea since I hadn't been dressed for hiking. We settled for the amazing view. Then had pie. It's been a wonderful weekend. Five more days of Michigan then we head for home.

Looking down to Lake Michigan

Steephill

We've survived the first week in Michigan. The kids have spent plenty of time in the water park and playing MagiQuest.

Today, we went to Mackinac Island. We checked out various rock formations, the area churches, and the Fort then bought some fudge, boarded the ferry and headed back south. We are all exhausted from the trip, but it was awesome. And fudge is almost as good as the pie I am going to have tomorrow from the Grand Traverse City Pie Company.

Fort Mackinac

Ben in the pulpit

Arch Rock 1

Mackinac view 2

St. Ann's Church

We arrived in Michigan yesterday. After stuffing ourselves with Fazolis, we headed to the hotel. I was a little nervous about our room location. I didn't want a third or fourth floor room since it doesn't pay to take the elevator but lugging all of our crap up the stairs would be killer. The kids and I scope out the water park while Ben checks in. As Ben walks over to us, I spot our favorite life guard from last year, Evan. Evan was fun to watch last year because the guy was a pro at looking busy while really just gabbing with all the other guards. Ben and I made watching him into a little game. With the security of knowing Evan is in the building, Ben shows me the location of our room on the map. I'm super excited as we all head down to the same exact room we had last year. This room is perfect. It right next to the exit, vending machines and Ben can park right outside. I'm hoping it will be a good two weeks.

In other news, they have tweaked the giant sundae Ben attempted last year. No M&M = no gravel. There are only 6 scoops of ice cream rather than 8. They've added chocolate dipped pretzels and cotton candy. Since they changed the name and the size, we'll have to check to see if he'll get any prizes or glory for finishing.

Great Wolf Parking Lot 08

Great Wolf parking lot 07

Ben's writing and posting some pictures about his harrowing battle with the Sundae. He feels bad for not getting me the t-shirt, but I'm proud of him for even trying.