Frankenmuth

Have you ever been to Frankenmuth?  Well believe it or not, I haven't.  I've been to Birch Run to outlet mall but never to Frankenmuth.  Yes, Fall is approaching us fast, which means harvest is going to be here as well.  We've spent most of our summer to the lake.  We figured we take a mini vacation {without our camper} to Frankenmuth before the hubby is MIA for a couple months. 

Reasons why?

Of course, the Birch Run Outlet Mall:  Our whole family needs new clothes.  I haven't bought Maddie any clothes or shoes for this winter or fall {I think all I have is what Heidi gave Maddie....thanks girly}  I have all my coupons printed for all the stores too.  Plus we are going to get those super great deals still from summer clothes so we can take with us on our Grand Cayman trip in November. 

Bronner's Christmas Store:  Yes, I have NEVER been to this store, and I'm way excited!  I thought I would go earlier in the year to beat the crowd this fall.  I hope they also have some great Halloween/Fall decor too! 

Wildreness Trails Zoo, Birch Run:  Obviously never been here either but we figured we take Maddie to check it out!

Zehnder's Splish Splash:  An indoor water park we think Maddie will enjoy for a half day.  Can't wait to check out the new one this January at the Soaring Eagle Casino!

Zehnder's Famous Chicken Dinner:  I can't wait to eat here!  I've heard so many people talk good things about this place.  I also heard they have a awesome bakery and candy store!

Frankenmuth Old Time Photo:  The 3 times we've been to Gatlinburg, TN we never got this done, but with Maddie here now and a place like this around here, we are going to have some fun! 

Of course, I can't wait to walk downtown the old historic Frankenmuth and go into all the cute stores too.

So friends, I'm asking all of you who have been, what are we missing??????  Would love to know.

 
 

Amish Country

Seems like I'm never home these summer days; yes girls I went to Shipshewana yesterday!  My MIL has been wanting to go for some time now.  I tried to convince her to go to Chicago for a night since Heidi is there for work all week, but she had to work tonight and of course my hubby will not let me travel  these days by myself anymore let alone with Maddie, especially to Chicago.  I miss the Cheesecake Factory :-(

It's been at least 7 years since I've been to Amish Country.  Even though in my eyes, I practically live in Amish land here in Vermontville.  I like to go to Shipsy for the huge flea market.  I love crafts and being creative, so it's enjoying to walk around all day to see what others like to make with their bare hands.  I bought a ton of little things, even some cute cheap crocs for Maddie.  I haven't really put shoes on her yet, but she loves these and walks good in them!  I'm wishing i would have bought two pair now.  I also bought some cute Halloween home decor....... Yes I'm thinking holidays already!

I also love to go there for their food.  I love the bakery; I always get their homemade cinnamon rolls!!  They also have the best cheese ball dip seasoning and kettle popcorn.  We ate lunch at the Blue Gate Restaurant. It's the best home cookin grub you can get.

If you haven't been here, you really should check it out!  The market is only open on Tues & Wed during the week and will be going on until October. It's a great day for a girls day out and great way to stock up on cheap unique stocking stuffer (yes..... The Holidays again)