Pure Michigan with the Makris Family

Last week we drove to Michigan for a summer vacation. We spent the first part of our trip in Troy with the Makris family. All seven Makris grandchildren were able to spend time together. They played with trains, ran in the basement, and, courtesy of Uncle Chris, threw water balloons in the backyard.

We were honored to attend the baptism of Baby James, which took place at Holy Name Catholic Church in Birmingham, Michigan. The kids made it through the mass with pretty good behavior, but they had a difficult time with the photos. Oh well. You can only ask for so much when you are dealing with seven kids under the age of five.

After the baptism we went to Chris and Stacie's home to celebrate with food and fun. Uncle Chris and Uncle Joe had a homemade water slide and sand pit ready for the kids.  The thirty-something kids and the little kids both ran wild through the backyard, throwing and dodging water balloons. And the babies were happy to be snuggled by Grandma and Papou. By early evening, exhaustion had set in, and it was time to head to the Longo Lakehouse.