Warren Dunes

Camping at Warren Dunes State Park.  

July 19-20 (rained out)  July 23-24

 Lake Michigan was a pleasant tempertaure.  Papa taught Maya how to ride the waves in while Genna tried to eat sand while I wasn't looking.

 Genna was the main trip photographer.  That is why we have 155 photos of this event.  Half the time, she was pointing the camera the wrong way.  (Above is an advanced photog technique.  You can sign up for a workshop with the artist.)

 Such a goof.

Our new tent is very roomy.  The 3 girls had space on individual sleeping mats and Jeff got the full sized air mattress to himself.  It was an awfully hot night.  Genna eventually gave in to sleep at 11:35, attempting to share 24" of sleeping mat with Mama.  We must try this again in cooler weather.

Since we woke up to a downpour, we broke camp early and took refuge on the Boardwalk in St. Joe.  Then on to greet Babçia at her arrival stateside!

Stuff we did in July

Painting with feet, or painting our feet.

 Doing Genna's hair in rag rollers

 Picking Flowers in the Meadow.

 Catch and release a toad

 Making an Ant Farm

Fashion has no moral compass

This was Maya's hairdo request for Papa's work Party last night:
"Nelly Olsen Curls"

Maya has a history of preferring story villians over the heroine, based on style issues.  For example, when she plays Cinderella, she often chooses to be Anastasia who gets to wear a Magenta dress..... which trumps Cinderella's (not favorite) blue.

Double Standard

Genna is deep into the "Why" phase now.  I find it amusing when she pulls it on Maya, who patiently answers her endless string of "whys" until I start giggling at them and Maya realizes she's been trapped!

However, if you ask Genna....
Why don't you use your spoon?  Why are you eating the markers?  Why did you take Maya's shoes?  Why are you naked?  Why are you jumping off the table?  Why are you screaming?  ....................

Her answer is (because):
"Me Watt to"