Friday Fun: Ode to Vacation!

I can hardly believe it's already August.  I'm fighting the temptation to feel like summer is just about over. So, in an effort to boost my spirits (and because it seemed WAY too short), I'm posting the following photographic reminders of our awesome lake vacation in July. Wish we could go back and do it all over again!

I want one of these log benches for our yard!

Summertime, And The Livin' Is Easy....

Sometimes I miss living in a place that actually has seasons, you know, like spring and fall. Watching everything change is something I’ve always enjoyed.  But now that I’m up north, there’s a saying that our four seasons are “winter, winter, mud and construction.”  It’s only partially a joke!  Our very long, cold winters are pretty rough. 

But it’s all worth it when summer rolls around.  Everyone seems happier, despite the increased traffic of tourism and road renovation projects everywhere you turn.  People relax on their decks with drinks and have barbeques and backyard fires and visit the many gorgeous beaches and lakes here. There’s an abundance of delicious seafood and canoeing and camping and other fun outdoor options for kids.