We were able to go to our family cabin in Minnesota for a whole week with my parents and my sister. It was fabulous!
First, I made Mike shave his face because I had never seen it without his mustache and goatee. My reaction? Tears. He totally didn't look like himself. Here he is in process:
And after! I think he looks so young. Iw as worried I was going to be arrested because it appeared I was with a minor!
My mom and dad never really stop working, but they make it look so effortless. I mean, who looks better taking down storm windows and putting up screens than this lady?!?
But she does love her some fire! We spent a lot of time around the fireplace again, one of my favorite places to be! My mom came up with this GENIUS idea to put Reese's Cups in s'mores- it was amazing. Mike said it may even be too much!
And what is a lake vacation without some fabulous hair? I mean- what is going on with my curls? And what is going on with mom's hair?
As always, Mike fished off the dock and from the kayak. The official count was 52 bass! Way to go baby! And he made me take pictures of the big ones this year! 
Dad and Mike got the rest of the lifts and docks in as well this trip. And yes, those are waders. We are for realz.
Love!
We always make a trip (or three) into Granny's Pantry in town also. Mike re-discovered his love for homemade taffy and I was reminded of my love for ice cream!
We found a really good burger place in town that Mike and I had never been to. The best part was when the waitress was shocked Mike wanted a Guiness beer. She said, "I had you for a wine or summer shandy kind of guy." Party Foul.
Many evenings were spent playing games. Allison is clearly having the most fun in this picture:
ANNNNNND- the new kayak. It was really fun to enjoy the lake on the kayak. I was a little nervous in it initially, but it was really fun to go out on the lake and be able to enjoy it without any loud noises or having to start and re-start the boat motor. Here are Mike and dad taking it out for a spin!
Oh! How I love this place! I'm so thankful for the time we are able to spend there as a family!
And here is what we had to greet us when we came home! (Thanks Andy and Allie for taking such good care of them!)
Marilyn came when we got home to help us clean up the front yard and put in the edging in the back. More to come soon! Remember to leave a comment!
