our happy place

I have always been a lover of the beach - Lake Michigan is one of my favorite things about living here, and one of things I missed most when we were in Ohio.  My high school friends went to the beach as often as we possibly could in the summer, and I used to 'study' there in college.  One of Matt and my first dates was to the Bowl (overlooking the lake).  It's a special place:)

On Saturday, we decided it was about time Kate made a trip out to Holland to check it out.  We ate an early dinner during her third nap, and headed out as soon as she woke up.  It was a little windy, and not overly sunny, but we still had a great time.  Kate even got to stay out past her bedtime (too bad that makes her cranky instead of excited)! Of course, I had to bring my camera, and of course I took way too many pictures:)

Kate had fun discovering - and eating - sand and dune grass.  We hope she learns to love the beach as much as we do!