Birthday Parties & Lake Michigan

I've been away from the computer for a few days. John and I headed back east to spend a few (too) short days in his home state of Michigan. The occasion was John's grandfather, Dr AJ Neerken's 90th birthday party at his beautiful home near the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. Two out of three of his children were present, along with 4 out of his 6 grandchildren, all 3 of his great-grandchildren and some of his oldest friends (including a former Miss Michigan!). It was a great tribute to a great man, who I know will be celebrating many more bithdays to come.

Another highlight of the weekenfd was a beachside walk with John, his mom and her two pups, Joey & Gem, at their family's summer cabin on Lake Michigan.

Sorry, I don't have any pictures. I was too busy basking in good company and the warm Michigan spring. :)