Summer Fiesta....more like Summer Siesta!

Okay, I know... I belong in the BLOGGING DOG HOUSE!  I have taken over a month long siesta from "Charlotte's little Web-site", but what can I say...we've had a lot going on people! Since the end of June (when I posted last), I made the transition back to work and I am still trying to figure out this whole "working mom" gig.  Its no easy task! The good thing is I love what I do and am excited to be back with my lululemon team in the showroom and back sweating with the C'Ville community.  Shortly after my return to work, we had a vacation planned UpNorth, so we were able to leave reality for a full seven days and spend time with family and friends...in my "happy place" :)  We spent a portion of the week with the Lorenger family on Lake Michigan in Goodhart, not far from Harbor Springs and then the tail end of the trip with the Winfield fam on Burt Lake.  Uncle Jojo took advantage of the perks from his job with SkyWest airlines and flew in for a visit.  And, Megan and Grayson Ferris came up to celebrate the Fourth of July as well!  We packed in as much fun in the sun as we could handle and loved every minute of it!

It was a 'first' for a lot of things....

*Charlotte's first flight *Charlotte's first visit to northern Michigan *Charlotte's first time meeting some of our long time friends who feel more like family (Hulls & Donnellys) *Charlotte's first overnight with her future husband (Grayson Ferris) *Charlotte's first dip in the lake *Charlotte's first beach party at L'abre Croche *AND....Mom & Dad's first night date night/ overnight away from sweet Charlie*

Anyhow, I'll let the photos tell the story and promise to be better at posting on a regular basis (thank you to Jenny and Maureen for holding me accountable :))!

A glimpse at Charlotte's 2nd month and first trip UpNorth....

~Daddy & Charlie at the airpot pre-flight~

~Mommy & Charlie about to board~

(By the way Charlotte...for the record you dropped a bomb on the plane while laying in the sling, definitely making your first flight one that we will never forget :))

~Legs Inn with the Lorenger fam~

(Charlotte you are the queen of sleeping during cocktail hour and getting really sassy as soon as dinner is served)

~Aunt Jocelyn & cousin Kate~

~Cousin Emma~

~Matching jammies are the BEST!~

~Meg came down to meet Charlie, Todd and I in Harbor- so FUN!~

~OBVIOUSLY we stopped at Tom's Mom's cookies~

~Papa and Ella in Goodhart~

~Grandma Sue and Charlotte hanging out~

~Aunt Jocelyn telling Charlie all her fashion tips~

~Ella & Uncle Jon (and this is why he is not allowed to babysit Charlotte~ :)

~Emma and Grandma Sue lovin' on Charlotte~

~Lorenger family shot ...the self timer on our camera works!~

~Beautiful sunset!~

~Watch your hand Lorenger!~

~Cute, cute photo of the Padden's~

~Take #2 of the Kalmink's...Jon goofed up the first one...go figure :) ~

~Happy baby Grayson and Charlotte after breakfast~

~Morning workout....Tummy Time!~

~Totally pooped after a solid ab, neck and back workout~

~Two months postpartum attempt at solemn skiing....with my wild driver Jojo~

~I did it, whew!~

~Jojo rockin' Burt Lake...per usual~

~Always a photo finish with this guy...gearing up to flip out of the ski~

~Showoff!~

~Auntie Mo getting some cuddle time with Baby G~

~It definitely wouldn't be a "PAR-TAY" without a few bible songs by Cuppie & Boyd~

~Uncle Bob looks pretty comfortable chillin' with baby G too...what a natural!~

~Lorenger you're looking a little too tan here, Charlotte thinks mom might need more time in the sun~

~The Winfield men...wild and crazy~

~Megs and Grayson...SOO SOO glad they came to Burt Lake for the Fourth of July~

~Mini Ray~

~After waking up for a 4am feeding with Charlotte I noticed the sun coming up and decided to stay up to take photos and practice some yoga on the dock... MY HAPPY PLACE~

~Emma & Charlotte~

~It wouldn't be a trip UpNorth without the infamous panini spread~

~Aunt Jocelyn snuggling with Miss Charlotte~

(Charlotte it was after this day that we decided you needed to wear a bow in your hair every day moving forward...you just look so fabulous)

~Charlie all cozy in her mamaroo~

~Daddy/Daughter jet ski ride~

~Uncle Todd you better not be sharing your beer with Miss Emma!~

~Looks like they "kinda" love her ;))~

~Yup..this pretty much sums up my family~

~Chillin' with Uncle Jojo~

~Morning laughing session~

(Charlotte your smiling has become a morning ritual....it makes getting up early SO worth it :))

~Charlotte's reaction when I told her she will be marrying Grayson in 25 years~

~Moments later she decided that just might be okay..he will play in the MLB afterall~

(HOW PRECIOUS ARE THEY, holding hands?!?)

~Megs and Kiki with their kiddos...OMG we are both Moms~

~Dipping the kids' toes in the lake~

~Charlotte you surprisingly actually enjoyed the dip in Burt Lake!~

~Making our way to the beach at L'abre Croche~

~The girls!~

~Family of three...just missing Brutus!~

~Friends who are much more like FAMILY (just missing Jack & Tracey!)~

~Our parents are pretty darn fabulous~

~Mo you are going to be the BEST mommy!~

~Poppie & Daddy hanging with Charlie~

~Charlie certainly did not lack attention at the beach party~

~Grammie & Charlie partying!~

~STUDS!~

~OUTFIT CHANGE! Charlotte rocking her jammies at the beach~

~Last day at the lake, Charlotte is not holding back her emotion...BOO HOO we don't want to leave~

~BOOZEHOUND~

~Beth Spina meets Charlotte~

~Poppie hanging with his favorite lady~

~This guy was pretty excited about our evening sans baby~

~Mommy was a bit more apprehensive...but the beer helped!~

~View from the Perry Hotel~

~Sunset after dinner~

~Perfecting ending to a wonderful week...I love you Lorenger!~