The "Cottage"

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We feel so lucky that Kelly's family is here in Michigan because we get to see Mitch and Kelly as least a few times each year!!! There is something so great about seeing family over the holidays. The Tuesday after Christmas we headed to Grand Haven to see Kelly and Mitch at Kelly's dad's house. Her parents are so sweet and kind to us. We feel lucky that they have made us a part of their family here.

After eating lunch with the gang, we headed to her parents' lake "cottage" on Lake Michigan. It is a beautiful home that is light, airy and perfectly decorated. Their goal of bringing the beach inside was positively met. There was sleet and whipping wind when we arrived, so we snuggled in and spent time getting to know my darling new niece, Madeline. Kelly and Mitch are such wonderful and loving parents...watching them with their little girl was a real treat. I don't remember being that relaxed or that competent with my first baby. The boys and Kelly's nephew, Harry, had a blast playing game after game, the Wii and watching a movie. Tons of fun. They all slept perfectly in the "bunk" room.