Cultural Camping.

So many times this sweet summer, I've thought to myself, "I have to write a blog about this!"  But then we head to the lake, or the pool.  Or I read on the porch, or pick flowers for the house.  Or I snuggle the goats, or sit on the porch with the peacock.  Which means this has been a delightfully perfect summer.  And all of that is way better than blogging.  But last week, we packed up, left grandma on the farm, and hit the road.

Nestled in the pine trees of the great state of Michigan, is the town of Interlochen.  I did not grow up in Michigan, so this magical place was not part of my vocabulary until recently.  Last week, we loaded up a ton of crap, and set out for a camping excursion at the Interlochen state park.  Our good friend Allison and her daughter were attending camp at the Interlochen Center for the Arts (more on that next post).  Myself, the two dads, and 4 kids were roughing it across the way from them.  Allison camped with us at night, and we got Samantha for our final evening.  The trip was filled with fishing, swimming, smores....and going to see musicals, choral performances, and symphonies.  What a truly magical week!!  Some pictures, shall we?

The kids put on staches while mom organized a home sweet home campsite.

We were surrounded by RV's but out little sight was just perfect.

The weather would change on a dime (pics 5 min apart!)

Quick climb up Sleeping Bear!

 Lazy days at the beach ;)

Jojo love.

Joe spoiled us with percolator coffee, pancakes, eggs, bacon, fish tacos....he was in it to win it on the camping stove and grill!

Fishing!!

Little beauties :).

We laughed till we ached.  I love these people, and can't wait till our next adventure.  Stay tuned for posts on the bedroom re-do, and Naomi's big wedding here next week!!!!

xoxo, e.