We took a day last week to sneak away from fishing and drive up the coast to Mackinac Island. All accidentally dressed in blue (typical), we did all the best kinds of touristy family things...eating hotdogs on the beach while Phoebe tried to kill seagulls, renting bikes to ride along the water, ice cream and people watching, visiting fudge shops and magic shops and romanticizing a life lived on such an island (there's a library on the beach!). It was a really beautiful day, and although I think everyone prefers the slow and steadiness of being on the lake fishing, it was nice to have a new adventure together...carving out a little bit of time for just the four of us.
That time is so important. My family of five will be finishing up our France trip tomorrow and we have stayed with different friends for seven weeks. The times alone with just us were so needed. Looks like you had a wonderful day!!
ReplyDelete"while Phoebe tried to kill seagulls" <-- laughing so hard at that line and the fact that you just stated it like no big deal it's per usual. Hilarious. (But also... why does she want to kill the seagulls?)
ReplyDeleteThat photo of you four is great!
what a beautiful place to visit. love it.
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great photos! looks like you guys had a lovely trip.
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Looks like the most beautiful day possible! I just love your gorgeous family.
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ReplyDeleteoh how fun! my niece's mom is from u.p. and they've done trips out there a lot. she said it's cool but you make it look like a magical wonderland of summer fun. into it.
ReplyDeleteI have ALWAYS wanted to go here! The whole "no cars" thing sounds intriguing to me. :) Looks like you guys had a gorgeous trip!
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Michigan and only spent one summer in Mackinaw... best.memory.ever.
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful photos, as always... the palette is dreamy :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a fun family day! Our crew is headed to the beach in September and I'm already counting down the days!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and beautiful trip! Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeletelooks like a breath of fresh air! I am headed to the west coast of Canada from the middle of the country in two days. I can't wait for that air!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos-I can almost taste the salty air! Have a look at some more seaside style here http://issaandblake.com/2014/07/31/the-oceans-elixir/
ReplyDeleteThese photos are truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow…your pics of Mackinaw are way better than mine! LOL! We go every summer (even though we live in Washington State!) and my children (7 and 4) love having it be part of their experience!
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