It was a very quick trip — Friday to Sunday — but so worth it. The weather wasn’t that great, but we we not deterred and much of our time was spent outside. Luckily, it rained mostly at night.
There was some fishing! My Uncle Jim rigged a small ice-fishing rod with a bobber at the end (no hook) for Davy and he was the happiest of clams! It was the perfect size & gave him an opportunity to perfect his cast without getting caught on anything/anyone. Jim also took Junah out fishing, and they both caught little bluegills… not keepers, though. The water is SUPER low and fishing hasn’t been that great.
The leaves are turning — there was much more on our way out than in, and will likely peak in the next week or two. And there were chores! Junah helped Jim with some transportation needs, and they put up a birdhouse that needed a new pole.
Maddy’s friend Katy came up north, too. They’ve been BFFs since grade school, gone to summer camp together, were roomies in college & after college, and camp counselors during college summers. Once a camper/counselor, always a camper/counselor… and they’re also crafters! Katy brought some supplies, and nearly everyone made an easy & forgiving friendship bracelet/anklet. Ginny made one for her BFF, Ivy, and added beads!
Davy was rarely without his little fishing pole. 🙂
This is Jim’s 15yo golden doodle, named Bogey. He’s a big dog and those 15 years translate to 100 +/- in human years. It’s showing. Mobility is severely limited, and he’s mostly deaf. I’m afraid we all may have stressed him out a little, though he did get lots of love.
These four were headed out on a father + daughters walk. I should have at least handed my phone to someone for a mother + daughters pic!
He turned 6 on Friday, but Davy’s a little old soul. Watching & poking the fire, chatting with Jim… or JAMES as he started calling him once he learned that Jim & Jimmy were nicknames for James! So funny.
In other news, the girls & Kate were to embark on their road trip to the Badlands today, but it’s clear that Ginny’s not ready to enjoy all that a trip like that would offer, so they’ve postponed it until late spring/early summer. Her foot is healing, but she’s not walking without assistance or putting much weight on it. Oh well, I have that much more time to assemble their activity kits.
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It sounds like you all had a terrific time, maybe even including James and Bogey. You’ve got some remarkable pictures. I love seeing Davy and his emotional support fishing pole! I hope Ginny continues to heal.
What a fantastic, whirlwind weekend! You did get some amazing pictures. The leaves turning is just so amazing to me… we are miles from that here in Pittsburgh!
Looks like it was a great trip with an excellent mix of activities. Love seeing the fall color!
What great photos! Thanks for sharing this trip with us!
What a fabulous get-away, Vicki! I love seeing all the LOVE in your photos. Tom and I were just up north for a couple of days earlier this week . . . and the leaves really haven’t started turning yet; it’s still very green up there! But I’ll bet that will change quickly over the next couple of weeks. Sending healing juju Ginny’s way. I’m happy she won’t have to hobble her way through the Badlands — and can wait to enjoy that adventure until she’s all healed up. (And Happy Birthday to Davey. How can he be SIX???) XO
This is perfect, in all the right ways weather doesn’t matter. Best kind of trip and family hangs. I love seeing you with all your grands and how much they’ve grown up.
What a great getaway. As my daughter often remarks, “there is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” We also have a grandson who is an “old soul” and loves to fish. It’s interesting how that happens.
What? Davy is six??? How is that even possible? Anywho, it looks and reads as though you all had a fabulous time. Great pictures (and not just Davy, but all the kids are looking more and more grown up).