Sweethearts on the Hill

  Michigan is beautiful, y'all It's actually a shame that it is a destination only for those who have some connection to the state, otherwise it is overlooked.   I would put these views up against any other incredible shoreline on the globe.   It. Is. So. Beautiful. It is actually frustrating to me that I never really visited these areas as a child, and they were only a few short hours from my home. I am glad that my kids have had an opportunity to discover its beauty.  The sand dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park are a site to behold. Running up and down and up and down... ... and up and down Makes me proud of my spectacular home state.

"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" I was once told...  I'm pretty sure I must be a man then because  I am a sucker for some good food...   In fact, most vacations I take are judged by how good or bad the food was... It was really lovely going out to eat in the areas surrounding Beulah.  It is a very small town, not heavily populated... has that "middle of nowhere" kind of feel..  and tucked in some unexpected places are a few great restaurants with spectacular food. Two of our favorites were Birch & Maple in Frankfort And Rock's Landing, just around the lake from the place where we stayed Sam was hilarious during this meal. I think I heard him say "This is AMAZING!" at least 15 times, to us and our server.   Makes a mama happy! A couple non-sensical wishes I have in life...   I want my kids to be well traveled.. and to make it a priority in life I want my kids to LOVE good food...