4th of July

We have this timeshare in Mexico that seemed right at the time. A time when we had no children.  A time when airline travel and getting stranded in snowstorms was not such a big deal.  Fast forward to our current reality.

An RV is more our speed now.  But heaven forbid we sell out and travel in comfort - we are supposed to be canoeists and backpackers and living off what fish we catch.  Kevin and I vowed a long time ago if we ever succumbed to those creature comforts other seemed to need, we would be old enough and have enough savings to buy an Airstream.  Well... a used, fixer upper Airstream became our middle ground.  Anika twirled her arms in the air and said, "My new home."

Maiden voyage: Kevin's parents in Wisconsin.  We took the long way through Michigan and the Porcupine Mountains. First stop, the North Shore a mere 3 hours from home.  We needed to work out some kinks and pick up supplies in Duluth and have dinner with "Joel!" and his mom and dad.  This is how us adults are viewed now, a means to have play dates. 

First stop - North Shore

Then off to the Porcupine Mountains - oops - no running water or hook ups.  We learned another lesson, haul water with you.

Porcupine Mts

A hiking we will go...

After another stop in the middle of Wisconsin, we made it to Kevin's parents.  Just in time for Grandma Sue's birthday - the 4th of July.  And just in time to work on the plumbing.  It seems like every time I would use water in the kitchen sink, said water would end up in the bathtub.  Not a great experience.  Needless to say, Anika took baths in a toy bin recently vacated by her stuffies - all 12 of them. 

Kevin's parents

feeding a giraffe - a thrilling adventure

Anika, running after the barn cats

Our last stop, Spooner, WI

There is a fantastic campground near Spooner, WI.  It is a great half way point for us and Anika loved the petting zoo and playground and I loved the showers, Kevin I think was just glad to not be driving.  We had a chance to visit with Betty and Ralph Larson - a rare treat.  Ani had a favorite bunny and a few favorite chickens we visited quite often.  She colored a picture for "bunny" and after we showed it to her, we hit the mini golf course.  What a great way to end out trip. 

Last stop: Duluth - we needed lunch and to put our feet in water for a while.