A Trip Down Memory Lane: MI/IL

12 hour drive after a couple of missed exits, otherwise smooth going. 3 teen boys crammed into back seat of Prius, but they didn't complain.

Let the relaxing begin! Sharing the south cottage with Andrea, Eric, their kids Peyton, Liam and Elsie. Andrea is vivacious. Eric is quiet. Kiera and I take 2 beds upstairs. I get my regular spot to the left of the stairs. Kiera across from me. The boys settle downstairs. Nobody wants to sleep in Uncle John's bed. It remains empty. Simon's friends are city boys, not ready to "bush craft" and sleep on the bluff yet. But they didn't hesitate to jump in the lake! The water was warm with big waves for Lake Michigan, almost ocean like.

I made simple rice and canned chicken for dinner, but the boys only eat their snack foods anyway. Tomorrow we grocery shop.Läs mer