Our little guy is growing up so fast

It seems like we never stop moving here in the big city.  Bryce certainly never stops moving.  His new found ability to climb everything and walk while holding on must be used every minute of every day.  It's an amazing thing watching him grow and explore.  It can also be extremely nerve racking as he is still pretty unsteady on his little feet.  He seems fearless now where before a small tumble would send him into hysterics, now he simply gets back up and tries again.  Here are some pics and videos of our little man from the last few weeks.

Bryce enjoying his ducky bath

We found a nice beach on Cass Lake not far from where we live.  Bryce loved the water and the sand.  He especially enjoyed floating on his little baby raft.  We had to pull him back a couple of times as he was trying to make a break for open water.    

Getting wet and loving it

Bryce chillin in the surf. 

Bryce loves spending time at the playground.  He is quite the little climber.  It was a little scary at first for us, but he showed no such reservations.  

Showing the slide who's boss

Crawling through a tunnel. He never got tired of this.

Brycers and Mommy swinging

Bryce learning to walk with the help of his new toy

We made the 4 hour drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes voted the most beautiful place in America, they weren't wrong.  It was simply amazing.  The beaches were gorgeous, the dunes were breath-taking, and the views were beyond spectacular.  We hiked about a mile up and down sand dunes to a beautiful overlook of the bay.  While it was tiring, especially carrying a nearly twenty pound baby who loves to squirm, it was completely worth it.  Of course we got to the top after hiking through dunes and prairie grass just to see a large parking lot right at the bottom of the hill.  Next time we'll probably just park there.  Still the experience was unforgettable.  Here are some pics of our time there.

Mommy and Bryce on the beach

Daddy and Brycers

View at the top of the hill/mountain

The start of our trek through the dunes.  Daddy couldn't help but make a few Tatooine references. 

Brycers loving his "hike"

Almost there Mommy.  Keep up!

Finally made it

That was a journey, but totally worth it.

Parking lot where we will probably start from next time

Bryce and Mommy at the top of the world

Viewing platform on the drive out of the park

We are looking forward to Grandma and Grandpa Gillespie's trip to visit us next weekend, and will update with all of the fun adventures from their visit soon.