We went on a 10-day vacay in July to visit family up north. Our visit to the folks in Illinois was sort of short, but long enough to enjoy lots of laid-back time and good home-cooking.
Our visit up north was timed well for the Mortimer family reunion in Wisconsin. So we made a stop there as well. The Wisconsin day-trip through the rolling green hills was green and picturesque. I enjoyed meeting the extended family. The dairy cows were also an attraction- for me. They're funny. They mostly graze and stay away from people. Maybe they can tell visitors apart from the people they see regularly. I got close enough to touch one, but he walked away quickly and showed me his backside. Basically didn't seem very interested in making conversation.
Next, our trip included a longer stay at Matt's family cottage on Loon Lake, Michigan. A nice way to escape the heat. Loon Lake is a perfect getaway. It's quiet, surrounded by not a whole lot but summer cottage homes and lots of nature. The cottage itself invites a lot of wild-life. Lots of native birds, squirrels and chipmunks. I have never before fed a chipmunk out of my hands. I got the little guy to climb up to my hand to pick up a peanut. I thought that was entertaining. I was a little fearful at first, but Jake and Matt made it look so easy that I got over the fear quick.
We did a lot of water sports in the clear waters and just enjoyed time out by the lake. It was also nice having some kiddos around us to keep it lively.
One day our little guy or girl will wonder with astonishment. All the places he went to visit while still En utero.
