Michigan Ho!

A new seating arrangement pleased everyone as several Acorn Hill residents filled up a van for the annual trip to Michigan.

The first stop was in Milford, Michigan, where everyone enjoyed visiting with Grandpa and Grandma Terry. Autumn Fern looked forward to sitting on Grandpa's lap. She did some despite the fact that Grandpa's arm was hurting. "It was nice shopping with Grandma Terry," said Sarah Daffodil. They went to Heavenly Scent Herb Farm, which is a favorite site. They also went to a couple of other local shops with plants. Residents enjoyed the pool, going for walks and watching TV. "It is always so nice just being there," said Main House First Lady Mom.

Next residents visited in Muskegon, Michigan. There they got to see Uncle Don, Aunt Lucille, Joyce and Ray. Nathaniel Barn Loft played his dulcimer for their church group. Later a few residents bundled up to play in the sand at Lake Michigan. Sarah Daffodil got to climb sand dunes, which was what she was hoping to do. Ray showed everyone some new games. Mayor Asher Ply Wood got pretty good at bouncing pencils into a jar. Everyone had a nice time.

The return trip included a swing through the Michigan Cabela's store, two days at a dulcimer festival in Ohio, where Nathaniel Barn Loft taught and performed, and a night at Grandma's house in Kentucky. At Grandma's, residents also got to visit with Aunt Laura, cousin Jerred and Grandma's giant teddy bear of a dog, Doodles.

Next year the trip will be in August.