The Clan McKinnon

Finally, it was gametime for the Royal Lil' Sluggers team. Getting ready for a great hit! I made safely to first - and quickly made my way to second! Playing second base, ready to field the ball. Once again, with my quick reflexes, I was off to field the ball!

Pirates team picture!

We spent our last morning with playtime at the beach. Eve was busy building another moat. That Cora decided was perfect as a little tub for her (and her rock). We all loved playing in the sand together. Mommy and Daddy enjoyed relaxing in the chairs watching us. Cora was a little beach babe in her bikini! Daddy called it her "babykini"! Daddy swam all the out to what we thought was a sandbar, but turned out to be a big pile of rocks! Cora thought that was funny! We had a picnic lunch downtown Petoskey with Mighty Fine pizza and playtime in the park. Then putt putt golf at Pirates Cove! We enjoyed one last dinner on the porch together. On our last beach walk, we found a very cool rock that looks like the lower peninsula! We had time for one more fire on the beach, of course with s'mores - and watched one last sunset through the clouds.

My 11 month old photos won't be like my previous months. On the beach with my brother and sister is way more exciting than my bedroom! Eve was happy to participate. With lots of smiles! John preferred to play with sand. But kind of smiled sometimes. And then back to not. And back to smiles - while playing in the sand. He was happiest to just play. Both Grandma and Eve were wondering if he would ever stop. Back to me now, I have really mastered this walking business now. And even walk on the soft sand.   My favorite thing to do on the beach is find rocks! John could find some big ones too! All of us are loving the beach! And then John was quickly off again to play! Back up at the cottage for a few more pictures. My monthly chair photo was in the porch swing instead! Then it was time to change into our swimsuits and John and Eve went for a beach walk with Grandma. While I stayed at our beach spot for more playtime. J