Leelanau Whippersnapper

I thought that I might not write again until Monday however I didn’t mention this in my last post and wanted to do so before I forgot about it.  Today was Sarah’s baby shower and I got to hang out with the ladies for a while this afternoon.  Quite pleasant really, no drama, lots of fussing, and I didn’t have to do anything but sit back, watch, and take pictures all afternoon.  Not bad really.  Sarah looked like she really enjoyed herself (why wouldn’t she…she and Brian have made out like bandits with lots of loot for baby Christopher).  I’m getting very excited for them, Brian and Sarah will both make great parents, it will be fun to watch their family grow.

I was going to rant tonight about my experience almost getting a ticket at the beach the other day but I’ve decided that those people who might have found this story amusing have already been told.  I didn’t get a ticket but suffice to say I won’t be making many trips to the national lake shore this summer.  Way to loose the support of a local dip shits.  Clearly the feds want nothing to do with me or my dog.  They sure want my money though.  I’ve got mixed feelings about what happened but I’m still not really that happy about it.

Awesome weather here lately…all over the country really.  Sarah and Brian go back to Iowa tomorrow, from what we understand most of the state is now under water.  It should make for an interesting trip home for them.  Saw some really great clouds tonight.  Check out leelanauphotography.com for more but here is a sample.

Another rainy day here in Northern Michigan.  I am gearing up here for quite a busy 3 weeks.  This weekend is Sarah’s baby shower so all the relatives are up here.  I’m going over to the cottage at 2 on Saturday to take pictures of the festivities.  Typically baby showers are girl events (dad, Brian, Lou, and Frank) are going golfing.  I’m not your typical guy I guess.  I don’t really mind hanging out with the ladies.  I’m sure they don’t mind it either.  Anyhow, it should be fun.  Sarah received a diaper cake (I’ll post a picture next week) and I’m curious to see what else baby Christopher will get.  All the fuss about a new baby makes me want to get in line for one..no, wait, they are cute for about 5 months, then it’s all about them for the next 18 years!!!  Sorry, my ego can’t take that kind of blow.  I’ll be content to be the uncle who can spoil the kid rotten and at the end of the day when he’s crabby and whiny, send him back to mom and dad so they can deal with him!

Well the weather is getting pretty violent here so I won’t write more tonight.  Next post will be early next week.