If there was any doubt about summer, it is long gone now! We have just gotten back from our first of two trips to the Lake this year. Take a look :)
This year we traveled up the "front way". That is to say the fastest, mostly-interstate route. We did so out of sorrow over the closing of the Blue Boy Bakery in Lancaster. That place was the best, and we just couldn't stomach driving past it knowing we couldn't stop. Seriously people, the sadness over this closed bakery is real.
That said we had a lovely drive. Weather was great, I got some work done, and there were some fun landmarks we hit along the way - including the CHEESE stop in Mauston - which was a classic from when I was a kiddo.
Ah, it feels good to be home!
We started the week off right with a trip to Bond Lake to see Grandma. Lovey was eager to get back out on the kayak!
We also spent more time at our own place this year than ever before - it keeps getting easier as these kiddos become more capable. Baber loved jumping off the dock, and Lovey found a great place to play in the shade right by the shore of our property.
The Kid Captain! He is just starting to appreciate how far back this tradition goes. Fourth generation driving Old Red!
Grandma came over and joined us for a ride - she definitely prefers her new boat I think... but its still fun to relive the past a bit.
Oh Lovey. You are too much!
Baber was NOT going to be left behind. He needed to have his turn driving the boat too of course.
We don't get many photos like this anymore. Its almost always one of us taking a picture of the other with the children. Great to share a moment with my best Chinch.
Too much!
While our weather was overall amazing, we did have a couple of whopper storms up there. Nice that it kept the fire danger low, but it did mean some work on the trees!
One of the definite highlights of the trip was getting to see family. My cousins Eddie and fiance Madison (pictured above) were up, along with my cousin Casey, her husband Nick, and their 5 children. Watching The Kid, Lovey, and Baber playing with those five children was an absolute delight. Friendships were woven, and good times were had.
The simple beauty of this place just gets me some times. Before we knew it the week was over, and it was time to hit the road again. But that's okay, the next trip is less than 2 weeks away!
Stay Healthy :)
Stay Healthy :)
"The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you.
The LORD lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26
