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13 Charlie Days Don and I spent almost half of June's days, with this Funny Face.  Charlie's mom and dad had 2 trips and we did lots of babysitting. Older Faces The end of the month was spent with these family faces.  It's been 5 years since my sibs and spouses gathered for a Michigan reunion. On the Road The month began with Charlietime. We picked her up in Austin and brought her to our house, for 2 different visits. 4 drives with a 3-year-old and 4 without.  The Charlie drives were much more entertaining. Lots of singing and endless gleeful announcements, when Charlie spotted water towers, flags and cows! Hanging Out Charlie kept us busy, mostly hanging out close to home. Cooking, swimming, piano and just a tiny bit of TV. Movie clips from classic musicals! The Grandparents were successful in creating a new Gene Kelly and Esther Williams fan! Michigan Don and I left the Texas heat in mid June and flew to Detroit.  We stayed in an inn, that was once Frederick Sterns' mansion. We dined at Mario's, an iconic Italian restaurant that I last enjoyed when I was 16. St. Clair and Port Huron We spent a night in a nearly 100-year-old hotel, on the St. Clair River.  The Inn's river views were entertaining! Then, we drove further north, to enjoy a peek at Lake Huron. And another epic dining experience, at an 88-year-old restaurant! Ann Arbor From Detroit, we headed to Ann Arbor and stayed a night at the Stone Cottage Inn. Next night at The Graduate. It was called "Campus Inn" when I attended my HS prom there, in 1975!
Don and I have fond memories of this wonderful college town, since we both lived in Ann Arbor, 50 years ago... a few years before we met in St. Louis. Places Don went to U of M for 2 years. I lived in Ann Arbor the same 2 years, finishing high school. Our memories are different, but we love going back and exploring. So many wonderful places we both remember. People The best part of the visit, was spending time with some special people. I've known Lorie for a half century.
It was fun to talk and laugh in person again. We did a lot of that, back in Huron High days! My brother Chris and SIL Karen, spent 2 nights with us in Ann Arbor. Chris and I share some fun Ann Arbor memories.  A lot of them revolve around restaurants! Food in Michigan We revisited Ann Arbor's Fleetwood Diner. The last visit for Don and me was in 1980, after we were married.  Chris took the current photo. We've changed, but the diner has changed little. We made a few toasts and enjoyed a few meals, in Ann Arbor... ...before traveling on to the old German town of Frankenmuth. Northport Eventually we made our way to Northport, where we united with our other siblings and spouses.  We spent time exploring small towns near Lake Michigan and absorbing the cool temps. Mostly the 8 of us hung out together, along with a few special dogs. Lots of good food and converstaion. I already miss this gang! We finished up the month of June, with a beautiful sunset.  Good bye, Michigan! Good bye, June 2024!
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