It's never too late.

I have been delayed in posting photos from our recent trip to Michigan for the simple reason that I was not sure what to call it. A vacation? That doesn't seem appropriate for driving there to attend a viewing, funeral, and burial of a dearly departed relative. But we sure did have a lot of fun and see a ton of relatives. It's silly how I get hung up on little details like these, but sometimes it's enough to paralyze me and prevent me from posting. Instead of doing my blogging duty, we spent the last few days catching up with Joslyne and Zozo. More on those adventures later!

Anyway, the weekend in Michigan went how Grandpa Stringer probably would have wanted it (yes I know that sounds like SUCH a cliche) -- we all got together and enjoyed each other's company while remembering him. Here are some photos of the fun times we had on the first day we got there (since we arrived at 12:01 a.m., this is technically true):

Charlotte ran all over NanaB & Granddad's yard and made sure to explore every inch.



Then, she performed the time-honored tradition of helping the older generation figure out new technologies.



Corey picked up CJ's cousin Quinn, Aunt Stephanie, and Uncle Don from the airport (it was Quinn's first airplane ride!) and Quinn showed off how he is learning to sit on his own. Corey, ever the doting uncle, proclaimed that Quinn must have learned to sit from his dog, Kayla. Nice, Uncle CoCo.



Quinn took a turn in the Nakayoshi House once CJ finally vacated the premises.



We had a quick dinner...



... and then the relatives started showing up! First, Quinn got to meet his Great Aunt Sibyl.



Next, all of the Taylors from Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington D.C. arrived with Granny & Grandpa Taylor in tow.



Erin and Granny T. decided the babies shouldn't have all the fun in the Nakayoshi House.