Wakeboarding on Crystal Lake

I have done two new things this summer that I had not done in the past - Blogging and Wakeboarding! Here is a music video I made of Kristy and Aaron Wakeboarding (sadly it is not me wakeboarding... although that will be coming soon!) It is pretty much just a video of a typical day this summer - where, around 5 we decide to go out on the boat for another spin around the lake. The song is called 'Every Summer' by US Royalty, one of my fav bands from DC.

Check out their music and tour dates on their website:

http://www.usroyaltymusic.com/

Cute Store!

Marcy Patterson is not only the talented and creative owner of Mecca, Crystal Lake, but she is also a dear family friend of the Pollina's. Check out her cute store at this website:

http://www.meccacrystallake.com/

Mecca is known for the beautiful cake toppers that Marcy creates herself. She even gave one to Kristy for her wedding day! She uses vintage objects, ribbons and glitter to create a masterpiece for your special occasion cake and to have as a momentum from that special day! She can even create a personalized one with family photos or objects that are special to you. Price range $15-$125.00.

Fourth of July Celebration

Fourth of July did not disappoint this year! It was a beautiful 75 degree sunny day and with lots of celebrations to be had! First we went to the Frankfort Parade, then the Crystal Lake guys baseball game and after a cookout with the family we headed to the Lake Michigan beach in Frankfort to see the awesome fireworks show! We were lucky enough to watch the works from a friends house overlooking Lake Michigan (I felt like I was in California!) Check out my coverage of the day below!

Summer Time in Northern Michigan

Kid Rock is a lyrical genius... I was a bit skeptical, but then he came out with his brilliant musical masterpiece with lyrics that spoke to me like no other song could...."It was summertime in Northern MichiganSplashing through the sandbarTalking by the campfireIt's the simple things in life like when and whereWe didn't have no internet...."

I too had those summer memories of growing up at the lake in Northern Michigan (NM.) Although, now I have internet and can share all the fun times had at while at my cottage on Crystal Lake!I now currently live in Chicago, but I am lucky enough to have the summer off to spend at my cottage for the entire month of July! And what better way to celebrate summer than with the family up (with the exception of Kristy and Aaron - who are dearly missed!) at the cottage to celebrate. I will covering the many celebrations tomorrow from the Frankfort Parade, to the Crystal Lake baseball game then to the awesome Frankfort fireworks. Check out the flyer about the best fireworks this side of the mitten below.

http://www.frankfort-elberta.com/PDF/09_4th%20poster.pdf

Happy Fourth of July! See you There!