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It's Abby's Sweet 16th birthday party! To celebrate, we're flying to Michigan! Alli really really wanted to see her Grandpa. Made it to Michigan! Before we celebrate her birthday, we're going to watch Aubrey play in a volleyball tournament. Here in Michigan there's a few restaurants we don't have back home. Like Tim Horton's. Known for their coffee, but also for their donuts. Ian, which one do you want? Of course the birthday cake one with sprinkles. Ian - My tummy loves donuts! Alli liked them too. Made it to the volleyball tournament. Aubrey caught us in between games to say hi. You had to keep an eye on Alli. She wanted to join the action and would run out into the middle of the court if someone wasn't keeping an eye on her. Between games she did just that! Hi Aubrey! Later that night, it was time for the party! Beautiful centerpieces for each of the tables. There's a bit of family in town here for it. Alli closing her eyes while Donald prays for ...

Happy Easter! The Easter Bunny came to visit us! After a delicious lunch of steak, corn, green beans, and Hawaiian rolls, it was time to see if the Easter Bunny stopped by the house. Waiting on the front porch were easter baskets for both Ian and Alli. Alli was very excited to find candy inside the eggs. There's lots of tasty candy inside their baskets, plus some coins, and a book. Chocolate! Alli was all over the Hershey's kisses. Once she learned how to open them herself, I counted at least 4 that she ate. Next it was time to check the yard for easter eggs. Ian was itching to go, but he still waited for Alli to get there. Go! It was fun watching them run around for the eggs. They'd be on one side of the yard and see an egg on the opposite side. They'd run over to get it, completely oblivious to the eggs immediately around them. Ooh, that one was under a leaf. The one with star stickers was hiding under a tree. Thank you Easter Bunny! Alli gave him a kiss before we all...