figures

We finally set some dates for a trip to MI and I've been biding my time ever since 'til I could see that trip in the 10 day weather forecast.
So now that time's here and it looks like for almost the whole time we're up there and visiting in Jackson, and at least definitely for the three days we were going to spend up in Evart on the river, it's supposed to be cool with thunderstorms. Of course.
We're also taking a couple days on the way home to stop and stay at the beach of Lake Michigan. The forecast for that part of the trip as of now? Sunny and 70's. Which is great weather... just not what I would ask for in wanting to spend two days on the sand and in the water. Ugh.

I just keep reminding myself how unpredictable Michigan weather can be (isn't it everywhere these days?!?) and we could luck out and get some surprise summer heat for our days at the river and the lake.


I need to get packing soon. This trip is taking some extra planning and organizing skills because we're trying to drive with our little car instead of the 4Runner; trying to do this trip as frugally as possible and all that. But all I keep thinking is that Kasey and I had that car full for our four day trip to Chicago. This trip is twice as long with twice as many people... and I'm used to twice as much room, as we normally take family trips with a full SUV.
I hope the gas money saved is worth the sanity lost in those close confines with my kids for 16 hours round trip. Wish us luck!