Weekend at Silver Lake

It's finally summer! We spent last weekend camping with the Wibbeler's at Silver Lake and had a great time! The weather was perfect for camping, riding in the dunes, bonfires and sleeping at night...the water could've been a little warmer, but no one's complaining. Between the fun things we did, the little mishaps we have to look back on and laugh about, and bonding with best friends - we're ready for lots more weekends like this one!

Our campsite...Fortunately we had a very BIG spot - large enough to cram the truck, the boat, the motorhome, a tent, AND the bonfire pit on :)

Taetschs...Wibbelers...

Larry's truck at the top of a sand dune!

Test hill???Enjoying the sun by Lake Michigan:Two men and a baby... or just one lucky little girl :)The next Chex Mix advertisement:Think Kylah's having fun too?!Sunset cruise on the boat in Pentwater(Yep, she still hates the life vest)Our last night's bonfire:Can't ask for much more than this, right?!

"Details..."

Well, Michelle and I did it - we FINALLY bought a boat. We've been looking at boats for about 3 years and if you know me - "Do it right, or don't do it at all". So, a little "Lefevre" got in me and I researched, and researched, and researched, and researched. We put an offer in on a Crownline, but that fell through; God said I didn't do enough research. He was right - AGAIN! With more research and some good connections, we got a smokin' deal on a much better boat - Regal 2200.

Grand Bay Marine just opened a store in Grand Rapids on Lake Michigan Drive. While negotiating with the sales person he was NO WHERE we wanted to be. I mentioned if you give me that boat for what we want to spend, I'll give you lifetime advertisement on the back of the boat. That's when the owner of Grand Bay Marine contacted me (no more middle man); it immediately became a tax write off for her. Long story short, if we were to sell the boat on the used market tomorrow, we'd make money on it easily.

Regardless, Michelle and I are super stoked for Summer. Now, if this snow would just melt and be gone with itself!!! Here is a link to some video tours of the boat: http://www.regalboats.com/2008/SportBoats/Bowrider/2200/VideoHighplay01
We chose the color "Mediterranean Blue Gelcoat with Desert Sand Boot Stripe". In "guy terms", it is Navy blue, with a grey stripe, white bottom.

The name of the boat?
"Details..." by Grand Bay Marine - Grand Rapids, MI