Saturday with Tristen..........

We had Tristen overnight Friday into Saturday. For some reason Laura H took Cooper for the weekend or he could have come with us on our Saturday outing. It was raining. We really needed the rain, everything so dry. It would have been nice to have had a sunny day because we wanted to show Tristen the new beaches we found. Ah well, since when has rain stopped us.


We stopped first in Elk Rapids to find lunch as we got a late start. Well, we had intended to get an early start but were waiting on the weather. Anyway, it was drab and although we went in a few shops we didn't find much interesting. We found a place for lunch and it was good but the service was really slow. We finished lunch and walked around a bit more but soon got back to the car and headed north.


First of all we wanted to take Tristen to Friske Orchards, he loves going there. I suspect it brings back happy memories. We each chose a treat inside and then he went to explore his "boat". They have a wooden Noah's arc in the kids play area. I also have memories of Tristen as a tiny one trying to push the tractor they have for the kids to play on. I made a Meme from this one. He was so small. Look at him now.




So on we went to show him the beach. It was drizzling a bit but at least not pouring.

Those two were still there.


The beach sure looks better when it's sunny. Still we had fun anyway. I guess being brought up in England where the weather is always iffy, I don't let it stop me when I want to do something.





we went back along the "old Dixie Hwy" for as far as we could preferring the quiet back roads. We saw these guys just before getting back on the highway. Tristen wanted to get home. He likes to spend some time at home before he has to go back.


And I took a picture of this sign this time for Laura haha. Our cat lady.

Tristen is doing well at his aunt Laura's but still has a hard time leaving us to go back. It was really nice having him overnight. He made sure to thank her in hopes of doing so again soon.