
Busy weeks go by quickly and it seems the weekend arrives sooner than you imagine. Cam had two field trips on the school calendar this week. First up was a trip with the third graders to Frederick Meijer Gardens (www.meijergardens.org) located not far from Meadow Brook Elementary.
"American Horse" |
"Neuron" |
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Shaving cream art! |


Upon his arrival home, Cam excitedly told his parents about painting a rock in front of the school as well as the other happenings.
The girls introduced Cam to a device called "Color Bug" which allows you to control a ladybug equipped with a marker to determine where and what will be drawn on the paper.
Memorial Day weekend seems to signify the kickoff to summer and over the years, we've definitely experienced some dismal weather. We couldn't have asked for a better day filled with sunshine.
After playing in the sand and removing it from our clothing as much as we could,
Oma & Opa |
Oma even made certain the kids menu included Cam's favorite- chicken tenders. The meals were delicious and looking out over White Lake during our dinner was scenic and serene.
Chris- the selfie dude, Jane & Karen |
After dinner, we explored the pier and headed back while it was still light out.
As the sun began to fade so did Cam's energy. The busy week caught up with this kid and he didn't make it past sunset before sleep took over.

And when the sun fades on Lake Michigan, it's time to find a blanket.
The sunset wasn't as colorful as others we've seen, but it is just the beginning of what we know will be a spectacular summer!
The next morning, we bid farewell to our lake and Auntie Karen was able to stay with us one more day to relax and enjoy our time together. We are grateful for her willingness to help, especially when we don't even know to ask...

Camology Quotes:
After Jane and her son took care of bathroom duty at the Frederick Meijer Gardens, they proceeded to pass right by the gift shop.
"Cam, we have time so why don't we go into the gift shop for a few minutes and look around.
Maybe we will see something we need."
Cam stops driving his chair and turns to look at his mom."Mom, we do NOT go shopping when we are on a field trip!"
And when the sun fades on Lake Michigan, it's time to find a blanket.
The sunset wasn't as colorful as others we've seen, but it is just the beginning of what we know will be a spectacular summer!
The next morning, we bid farewell to our lake and Auntie Karen was able to stay with us one more day to relax and enjoy our time together. We are grateful for her willingness to help, especially when we don't even know to ask...
Camology Quotes:
After Jane and her son took care of bathroom duty at the Frederick Meijer Gardens, they proceeded to pass right by the gift shop.
"Cam, we have time so why don't we go into the gift shop for a few minutes and look around.
Maybe we will see something we need."
Cam stops driving his chair and turns to look at his mom."Mom, we do NOT go shopping when we are on a field trip!"