Birch Bay: 31, 10 & 1

 31, 10 & 1 are the number of times each of us has spent with the Moller Family at Birch Bay (BB as it will be known in this blog). We spent the first week of August up at BB at the cabin that Jeff and his family have been going to for 35 years (approximately). This is the family vacation that Jeff looks forward to every year and every year we make sure that we can have the time off to spend with the Moller's. It was very important to us that Jenna experience BB; so she to, can have the same fun memories as Jeff. 10 years ago I got to jump in and get a taste of the Moller family. It was very intimating to be around a family that is so close and has so many memories...but somehow I survived and now I get to make my own memories with them.

It was especially important to us to go this year because Kailey and Elise were both going to be there. They (along with Jenna) are the next generation of BB attendees and we felt it was important that they begin the strong bond of being Moller cousins. 

Cousin tradition to take a picture in birth & height order by the fence

Kailey (2), Jenna (7 months), Elise (2)

We spent the week going on walks, playing on the beach, swimming in the kiddie pool, having a bonfire and playing in the yard. Jenna is a baby that likes routine (for the most part) and she did really well and even slept all night most the time. This was especially nice since we were sharing a room with Krissa and Kailey. Both the girls did great!

Jenna's friend Makenna came for a visit

First bonfire and marshmallow

Another year at the Bay is in the books and we are already looking forward to next year! I am so lucky to be a part of this family and love that I am included in this family tradition. I know Jeff loves sharing this tradition with Jenna, just like his dad shared it with him.

Larry & Jeff 1981

Our attempt to re-create Jeff's favorite photo