Yes, this week Leah became a twelve year old.
The day started with cherry cheesecake, f course, and opening presents.
She really wanted and got an Instax Mini 9 camera.
Her summer camp you see, bans all electronic devices (which is a good thing). So lot of the girls there have these Instax cameras that spit out a small photo like the Polaroids of old and its very very popular. Very much the hot old-is-new-again thing.
So we had to go try it out.
Yesterday we went to the beach at Muskegon for our beach trip and post-birthday activity.
There was a lot of action at the beach.
Red Bull was sponsoring The Great Lakes Surf Festival.
Lots of fun activities- a surfing contest where people tried to get up and surf behind a wave made by a speedboat, kite surfing, and kite surfing stunting, paddle boards by the ton, and lots of fun for all. A very well mannered and enthusiastic crowd, a very well-run event and a darn good time.
Some kite surfers and surfers showed off some considerable skills:
For example, in this shot you'll notice the kite surfer has transitioned from kite-surfing to flying.
He then did some tricks before landing back in the water perfectly and going on his happy way.
Lots of neat stunts were pulled, people fell into the water multiple times, and a grand time was had by all. Next time they do it, we may just camp out on the beach as that looks like a ton of fun too.
Then we walked along the breakwater to the lighthouse,
After swimming and renting a standing paddle board and having a great time, we headed home.
Darn nice trip. Next time I'm in Muskegon, a trip to the USS Silversides will be in order.
7 comments:
Hey Aaron;
Happy Birthday to your Daughter!!!,
MrGarabaldi: Thanks! She had a great one.
Happy Birthday to Leah! And I've been trying to get you to Silversides for years!
ML: Thanks. I remember our last visit to the Silversides with you many years ago pre-kids even. I need to get out there again.
As a kid from Muskegon, nice comments on
Muskegon. The Pere Marquette Park is one
of the best on Lake Michigan. There are also two
other museum ships in MKG. The Milwaukee
Clipper and LST 393. I learned to fly (1980) in
Muskegon (well actually Fremont, MI). Nice
airport (though not sure about a restaurant).
As a kid from Muskegon, nice comments on
Muskegon. The Pere Marquette Park is one
of the best on Lake Michigan. There are also two
other museum ships in MKG. The Milwaukee
Clipper and LST 393. I learned to fly (1980) in
Muskegon (well actually Fremont, MI). Nice
airport (though not sure about a restaurant).
Jim Baker: Yes, Pere Marquette Park was absolutely beautiful and is a fantastic beach and our favorite spot to hit the beach on Lake Michigan.
Muskegon is definitely a nice place with a lot of very nice people and they certainly can run an event with style.
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