The second leg of vacation took us three hours north of Milwaukee to Elcho, WI for a week of fun in the sun on Enterprise Lake. We feel very blessed to have "Camp David" as a place the Larson family can gather and spend quality and uninterrupted (barring the occasional loon call) time together. A week in the north woods leaves us sun-kissed, relaxed, and in need of a diet as Mimi treats us to a variety of good eats from morning til night. This year's trip was extra special with addition of one new family member, George Mallof, and the anticipation of another, Pablo girl.
This year was especially fun with the children being one year older and more independent. We often skipped afternoon naps in favor of extended afternoons in the sun, and were rewarded with a few extra minutes of shut-eye in the morning. It is rare that the little lady and man sleep in until 8, but we were happy to oblige and enjoyed our lazy mornings. Highlights of the week included evening "cocktail cruises" with Dad as captain (who is never one to shy away from entertaining a crowd), lighting an assortment of fireworks after dark, roasting mallows morning, noon and night, Pablo's big gender reveal, and sharing meals as a family.
Showing new cousin, George, the lay of the land.
Taking advantage of having a cool brother-in-law with a speed boat.
Exploring the lake.
Teaching herself to swim.
Enjoying a paddle boat ride on the "Queen Sherry III."
Gorgeous sunset cruises.
Our dapper Captain.
Me and the Doc
Our little guppy.
In need of rest.
G.I. Joe
Pablo's cake party, and gender reveal.
"It's a GIRL!"
Jeff's annual pancake breakfast.
Keeping summer traditions, charting the children's growth.
Larson/Mallofs 2012
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