Saturday, August 13, 2011

The Maze of Mirrors

The start of a Mackinac day:



The Maze of Mirrors is on my season bucket list. It wasn't open when we first checked in the morning so I brought the girls to the school playground instead.





The playground overlooks the Mackinac Bridge- how awesome is that?!


Afterward, we checked back at the Maze of Mirrors- it was open!


We all put on plastic gloves so as not to smudge the mirrors. We also put on some very stylish glasses that made the blacklight maze undoubtedly cooler.





At the staff's recommendation I carried Jade. It is a maze and we don't want to lose a toddler! Kaya led the way.


We found our way back to the entrance, so had to try again. Turns out the maze has an exit too.








We found our way to some fun mirrors. This was not the exit either, but rather the storefront window. Everyone passing can see you and your current unsuccess in the Maze of Mirrors. Jade did not appreciate the distorted view of herself. Her initial reaction to fun mirrors: "Oh no!".



Kaya continued to lead. I suspect she left a couple of face prints on some of the mirrors. Needless to say we found our way to the entrance yet again. I got to experience the Maze of Mirrors so can cross that off my season bucket list! We each got a sticker, but the truth is I didn't actually make it through the maze. I suppose having a four year old lead doesn't help the success rate. Even so, it was fun!



On our way home we passed some visiting nuns. Mackinac Island is so cool!



The mini Lady Liberty overlooks the marina. (I am getting better at snapping pictures with my phone while riding my bike. They certainly don't all turn out, but it makes documenting a family bike ride around the island better!)



Location:Mackinac Island

Friday, August 12, 2011

Sailboats, Kids and Horses

We have been without Internet for far too long. I have missed my blog! It looks like Mackinac Mommy can return! The following post is on July 23.


Thursday we watched the start of the sailing race Nonno was in (Phil's dad- Italian for grandpa). Then we went to the school for kids day of the Festival of the Horse.















Note the sailboat on the far right:


Kaya appears to have caught it!





















Kids day was so interesting!








There was a raffle for toy horses:


Blaze!


4H did horse rides for kids:





Jade's first time riding a horse!


Thanks to Jill from the Island Bookstore for making this picture possible!


Thank you Candy Bar! What a sweet horse ;)


The author of "What I Saw on Mackinac" helped the girls with construction paper art. I love that book!


Lassoing demonstration:


The girls loved the face painting!





It was a great day to enjoy the island with the girls!
(I am glad I can finally blog again!)

Location:Mackinac Island

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Festival of the Horse: Inaugural Parade

The Inaugural Parade for the Festival of the Horse

Everyone on Mission Point's lawn waiting to start the parade:





The leader getting the flag in its holder:


What a stunning way to start!





I totally want to own period attire too!





Mackinac Island's 4H Club:


This cowboy smiled for me!



Jade liked watching the horses! (Kaya did too, she just insisted on sitting on the grass next to the stroller).


This duo was all smiles:


This cute horse posed:



The riding stable:


A student recognizes Phil (he was a substitute teacher)


These children are with the Little Barn on Mission Hill:


Blaze, probably the most beloved horse on the island!








Thus ends the inaugural parade!




Location:Mackinac Island