Up North

Absolutely breathtaking!!!

From this angle, you can see why they named it the "Lady Slipper".

What a gorgeous flower!

I risked poison ivy for these pictures, but it was worth it.

Check out his photo!!!
Yes, it really came from my camera.
Bruce was able to get the boat close enough for me to capture
another one of God's beautiful creatures.

Cool Dude...
My future's so bright, I need my mom's shades.

Nolan helped Grandpa Trouble give us a tour of the lake.

Lilly entertained herself for close to an hour.


The "Big Catch" of the weekend.
Grandma dug out a net and bug box to keep Nolan busy.
He was pretty proud of the toad he caught.

Chasing and scaring Lilly with it was equally as exciting!!!

Our family headed up north this weekend for a (long overdue) trip to my parent's cabin. The kids just love being with their grandparents and spending time at the lake. We couldn't have had better weather...it was gorgeous!!! My Mom and Bruce don't take too many breaks when they're up there- due to the huge renovation project they've undertaken, so our visit forced them to slow down a little.

We took the boat out for an afternoon of fun. It took a little courage to get out of the boat at the sandbar, but surprisingly the water temperature wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It's still not quite as warm as it probably should be this time of year, but it felt refreshing. Of course that is coming from someone who was in only knee deep water. :)

The guys managed to squeeze in a couple of hours fishing after supper. I lost myself in a book, while Lilly blew bubbles to entertain herself, and my Mom and Grandma enjoyed a movie in the cabin. The ladies also took a trip to a field of wild Lady Slippers. It was truly awesome to see. We ended the evening with a campfire and s'mores.

On Sunday, we tried to help with various projects before heading home. The deck was calling for a coat of stain, so we left after lunch. It is amazing to see how much the cabin has changed since they bought it a year ago. A lot of hard work has gone into making it the perfect place for our family to spend time making memories together. Thanks Mom and Bruce!!!