We just returned from a short vacation to my parent's cabin in "The Northwoods." The cabin is miles from anyone so it is very peaceful. It does not have running water or electricity, so it is pretty rustic, yet one of my favorite places to visit. The kids really enjoy it too. I wish we were able to go up more than once a year, but it is a lot of packing and hours of traveling so we normally just limit our trip to once a summer.
We went up on Wednesday and then the rest of my family came up on Friday. (my parents, sister, her fiancee and his daughter and our niece Leighten) It was our first "family vacation" in a really long time. We had a great time fishing, having campfires and just relaxing. The weather was a bit cool, but only rained one afternoon. 
The kids enjoyed the wildlife that we normally see when we go which was a couple deer, turtles, loon, and frogs. The newest members to our lake included a family of ducks and a wolf. Yes, that's right a wolf. Not that I didn't think they could exist up there, but actually seeing one was a different story. When Rick and I were walking on the dirt road leading to the cabin, Mr. Nature himself spotted some waste that was larger than the average deer might leave. His guess was that it was a wolf. When Lexi and Rick were out fishing, they actually saw the wolf walking in the woods near the lake. (ugh, I missed a picture opportunity) He (the wolf) didn't realize or care that they were out fishing, but it was enough to make Lexi a bit scared. (and me too) The wood ticks were in fine form too..we are still finding them. Ugh, Yuck! I have quite a few pics on here and the rest are on my face book page.
Leighten must have been carrying a lucky charm because she caught a lot of really nice bass. 
The only Northern caught during this trip.
Lexi playing in the water. 
Lenny walking the beat.
Lexi, Leighten and Taylor.JPG)
Will...Will? Has anyone seen Will?
Will is outta here.
We went up on Wednesday and then the rest of my family came up on Friday. (my parents, sister, her fiancee and his daughter and our niece Leighten) It was our first "family vacation" in a really long time. We had a great time fishing, having campfires and just relaxing. The weather was a bit cool, but only rained one afternoon. The kids enjoyed the wildlife that we normally see when we go which was a couple deer, turtles, loon, and frogs. The newest members to our lake included a family of ducks and a wolf. Yes, that's right a wolf. Not that I didn't think they could exist up there, but actually seeing one was a different story. When Rick and I were walking on the dirt road leading to the cabin, Mr. Nature himself spotted some waste that was larger than the average deer might leave. His guess was that it was a wolf. When Lexi and Rick were out fishing, they actually saw the wolf walking in the woods near the lake. (ugh, I missed a picture opportunity) He (the wolf) didn't realize or care that they were out fishing, but it was enough to make Lexi a bit scared. (and me too) The wood ticks were in fine form too..we are still finding them. Ugh, Yuck! I have quite a few pics on here and the rest are on my face book page. Jim and Rick
Lexi caught this big bass on her Barbie pole
How many people/dogs can we fit in a small fishing boat. LOL
How many people/dogs can we fit in a small fishing boat. LOLWill's very first fish.
Leighten must have been carrying a lucky charm because she caught a lot of really nice bass. The only Northern caught during this trip.Lexi playing in the water. Lenny walking the beat. Lexi, Leighten and TaylorWill...Will? Has anyone seen Will?How does one bathe without running water and electricity? Why you heat water and bathe in a tote, that's how. 
Miscellaneous Pics
Will is outta here. 
3 comments:
Love the pics! Now that I understand how you take a bath, I was wondering if you could tell me how you use the toaster and the microwave in the background??? Does Will have to run around on a Hamster wheel??? LOL :)
Hello Melissa... I think it's great that you have a blog for you and the family! We don't talk or see each other enough, so it's nice I can keep up with you all this way!! Miss you all... xo - Kris and Lil
Looks like the family has been having lots of fun!
Love Lori and Ryan
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