Our annual trip north this year required the purchase of a trailer attachment for the Yukon. As I lined the hallway surveying the little duffle bags, I imagined what it will be like to pack up our crew years from now, when feet are no longer little and clothing compact.
For three days we enjoyed the fellowship of extended family, adventures on the water as our little ones tested out new skills and made bold choices, warm temperatures and orange sunsets, comfort food at its finest, and the inevitable chaos that comes with lodging a family of six, modifying schedules and embracing unpredictability.
While Everett's nights were less than ideal, we enjoyed introducing him to the pontoon boat and his first boat rides.
June spent her days exhibiting her wide range of emotions which are equally captivating and exhausting to witness. She enjoyed testing new boundaries, exploring, snacking, and walking on and off the pontoon boat demonstrating that while she may be petite, she is very capable.
We all agreed that Joey and Charlotte are the perfect ages to explore and appreciate all the north woods have to offer. No longer requiring constant supervision, we enjoyed watching them spend hours in the lake, splashing about. They appreciated fishing lessons with Doc off the pier, boat rides with Uncle Bob, and their first tube rides. In particular, I have loved watching their relationship grow this summer as they have spent the majority of the summer by each other's sides, exploring, being creative, sharing ideas and becoming best friends.
Moments like these are meant to be treasured. I'm grateful for the opportunity to slip away into the beauty of God's creation spending time with loved ones, making memories.
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