Years ago, my grandfather used to take about two dozen of us grand-kids to Boblo Island.
When you arrive, via party boat with dance floor and DJ, the awkward guy in a bear costume would dance haphazardly to Kool & the Gang’s Celebration.
As entirely cheesy and insane as that scene may sound-it’s happy memories for me.
This past week has been insane happy memories.
My daughter fronted her first band (she’s the tiny one with her back turned to you, singing)
Senator Hillary Clinton announced plans to suspend her campaign.
The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup.
…and despite coming home from a family trip to Kansas with one kid blowing her nose and the other covered in a rash due to the hotel water park, I am in a good mood.
It’s time to come together…..
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Meg 06.04.08 at 11:41 pm
Let me be the first to say congrats, missy.:) A well-fought victory on ALL counts. May the next year bring even bigger victories that you can celebrate.
Sprite 06.04.08 at 11:42 pm
LOVE the ABC song! That just rocks!
Joffi 06.04.08 at 11:51 pm
I see http://www.girlsrockcamp.org/ in your futures
Joffi 06.04.08 at 11:55 pm
Sorry for the double post, but this is so sad:
“In 1990 the old carousel, whose figures were made by famous carousel maker Marcus Illions, was auctioned off. In 1991 the boats ceased their 81 year run to and from the island and the park closed in 1993. The rides were sold to amusement parks in Colorado, Texas and Maryland. The Island is now a private residential community.” - http://boblosteamers.com/island.html
lauralovesart 06.05.08 at 12:13 am
omg your daughter is just toooo cute!!! thanks for sharing that!
Lara 06.05.08 at 12:35 am
can i be the first non-family groupie? she’s my new idol.
Yvie 06.05.08 at 1:06 am
That’s got to be the coolest band I’ve ever seen! Your daughter rocks!
This is so cute to miss! Thanks for sharing this.
BOSSY 06.05.08 at 6:49 am
Oh. Bossy’s. Lord!
Adrienne 06.05.08 at 7:47 am
OMG Boblo! Fun times! Here’s some more Detroit memories for you, Faygo Red Pop (I found a bottle in Montrose a couple of years back), Better Made Potato chips (BBQ of course) and Velvet Peanut Butter (May it RIP).
Summer 06.05.08 at 9:19 am
She’s so adorable! I can’t wait to buy her first album.
Queen of Spain 06.05.08 at 10:20 am
She’s already selling albums…greaaaaaaaat. lol
Chris 06.05.08 at 11:21 am
She’s too damned cute and already has the diva attitude. Now WHERE on EARTH could she have learned that from;)
Glad you had a great trip.
Sugar and Sprouts 06.05.08 at 2:38 pm
What a cutie!! Hope she’s already an Obamababy!!
Angella 06.05.08 at 4:05 pm
Ack! The cuteness! I can’t stand it!
Christina 06.05.08 at 5:15 pm
Future rock star! She’s even dressed the part.
phyllis 06.05.08 at 8:09 pm
i had to come out of lurk-dom to be so excited that someone else went to boblo island. i loved it when my grandmother took me there - it was the highlight of each summer! all i remember is the boat, though, not much else…but the boat…ah, i loved that ride.
things do seem to be looking up, don’t they?
mary anne 06.06.08 at 1:02 pm
I remember Boblo Is as well, My aunt lived in Windsor and she would take us when we visited in the summer.
Not with you on the hockey front I though briefly about offering up my tickets for game 6 but …no
GO PENS! Its was a sad day in the burgh Thursday even the weather was in morning!!!
ma
TLC 06.07.08 at 12:40 am
The song was very cute. But why do you have the poor kids locked in a cell?
Yay on Obama, and I am happy for you with the Redwings. I don’t follow sports, though.
veronica 06.07.08 at 4:56 pm
I’ll celebrate the first two, but not the Red Wings. Chicago gal here. woo!
Dorothy Stahlnecker 06.08.08 at 5:21 am
Oh my goodness, are they precious. Stars are born…
Have a great week..
Dorothy from grammology
remember to call gram
http://www.grammology.com