July 4th in Northern Michigan

There is an earnest wholesomeness in the summertime of Northern Michigan that induces nostalgia and childlike-joy to bubble up. Besides the cherries, it’s one of my favorite things about visiting this area every year. 

It's become a family tradition to come back to the U.S. for 4^th of July while we are expiating. A patriotic pilgrimage, if you will.   Living in a different country, albeit hours away made this year’s celebrations one of the best yet. 

Polka Festival in Cedar

Parade in Glen Arbor

Fireworks over Little Travese

Second Annual Flag Cake