Our First 2016 Summer Adventure

The boys and I headed up north for our first summer adventure at the end of June.  I attended a conference in Traverse City for 2 days.  During the conference the boys and I stayed with Aunt Carol and Shelia.  They were very helpful and watched the boys while I was at the conference.  At the end of the conference the boys and I continued north to Mackinaw City.  The next day we headed for Mackinaw Island.  We got up early ate breakfast and headed to the ferry.  The boys were the only kids on this very first ferry of the morning.  The captain invited the boys to the helm and let them steer the ferry, it was very cool!  Once on the island we rented some beach cruisers and began exploring.  Poor Leland thought his legs were going to fall off!!  Before we headed home the following day we toured the Ice Breaker Mackinaw. 

Extra Innings

Both of the boys were given the opportunity to play extra ball after the regular season ended.  Sutton got to play more tournaments, but Leland got the opportunity to play in the Little League district games in Tecumseh.  While Leland's team did not fare well I think it was a good experience for all of them!  Nate again helped coach the machine pitch travel team with Sutton.  This team had their best finish at Sand Creek with a runner up win under their belts.  Each time Sutton played pitcher he was always sure to talk to the coach or ump at the pitching machine, he cracks me up!  Both the boys continue to show improvements with their skills.