Great Lakes galore.

Yeah, well September is over. When did that happen?

So, you know how I said I hate running? Well, that's still true, but now I run anyway. And my lungs burn and my legs are always sore, but I feel so much better about myself. I guess exercising does that to a person. And Jared is the bomb for running with me and pushing me to run farther and faster (he doesn't even break a sweat!). 

We had like, 2 weeks of straight sunshine at the end of September. It was glorious. And it was the longest amount of time without rain in Michigan in like, 5 years. And now we're back to weird, unpredictable Michigan weather. Except colder. Raise your hand if you're excited for winter. Oh right, no one is. 

September was a pretty good month, you know? It was still warm enough to play, but not too humid (thank heavens). So we snuck (which is totally recognized as a real word) in some last minute trips to a few of the Great Lakes. First up, Lake Huron.

The water had this beautiful white-ish, ocean-like look to it. It was dreamy. But, the beach was full of rocks and we had to wear sandals the whole time. And there was no one else the - hence the selfie. We also played foot golf that day, which is exactly what it sounds like - golf with a soccer ball and your feet. It was... fun. 

The next weekend, we went to Lake Michigan! It didn't have the same ocean-like look as Lake Huron, but the water was so clear! Like, you could see your feet the whole time. I don't think I've even been in water that clear. And the sand. It squeaked! It was so smooth. We even brought some home. 

Did you know you can rent a jet ski in Michigan, ride for 3 hours across Lake Michigan and end up in Chicago? Well, we have now seen 4 out of the 5 great lakes (one time we drove past Lake Ontario on our way to Niagara Falls - it's the only one not in Michigan, and we won't be heading back that direction, so we're counting it). 

Now let's talk about General Conference, because I'm so excited for it. I think it means a lot more to me now that I don't live in Utah. It is something I definitely took for granted for most of my life. And if I come away with nothing from this Michigan adventure except a love of General Conference, and the things I am able to learn because of that, then that's okay.

Alright kids, lots of love your way from The Great White North.