In Mid July, we took our annual trek to Door County to stay in the Big Green House in Fish Creek. This is our 4th summer at this rental house, and I really don't think I could find a better spot. It's in a perfect location. It's big enough to handle our group-size. Best of all, it's cheap.
This year, we did things a bit differently. I invited a couple of different (friend) families to join us, and then our (family) families came up for the second half of the week. It was great. It was fun to have new blood with us, and it was, of course, good to be with the regulars too. The switchover of people happened on Wednesday (mid-week), so it was almost like we were on 2 vacations! Brilliant!
Anyhow, here are some photos from the week.
We started off at Bay Beach in Green Bay, which is the best bargain around. Love those swings!
And I love this face!
a moment of brotherly love - One can be such a good big brother
Now, to Door County. With our first half of the week guests, we did a lot of mini field trips. We (I) decided to visit some of the nearby lighthouses, since we had a fun time trekking up to the lighthouse on Rock Island last year. First stop was the lighthouse at Peninsula State Park. Turns out you have to pay for the tour (the hell?), so instead, we stayed outside and posed along the rock wall.
love this face too
and this one
and this one too
Later that day, we went to our favorite spot, PC Junction. Ended up with a very short wait for a spot in the bar (where they deliver the food by train). I was reminded why we normally don't eat there (the food isn't bad, just uninspired). One and his friend below have been friends since kindergarten. Recently, there have been some initial awkward boy-girl moments when they are first together, but then they forget about it, remember that they are friends, and have a great time together.
Chilling on the porch of the Big Green House. By the looks of what's in his hand, my guess is that the kids just returned from a walk down the street to the candy shop.
A lot of soccer was played in this park.
The weather was mixed. Some days were sunny and hot. Others were windy and cool. We proudly represented our Door County sweatshirts.
Failed attempt at a human pyramid.
Love that face!
Potential Christmas card?
Continuing on our lighthouse quest, we went to the Cana Island lighthouse. Like the one at Peninsula State Park, we had to pay for entry. This time, I opted to pay. It was a total rip off. We paid to walk across to the "island" and along the grounds, and then had the option (which we didn't take) to pay extra to walk to the top of the lighthouse. Dumb. Kids were grumbly. I was regretful. I did enjoy this sweet little flower, however.
Sunset park in Fish Creek. A favorite.
The old crew left. Boo. But then the new crew came! We went to Peninsula State Park beach.
Cousin love is the best.
Baby K and his parents (my brother!!) were with us too!!!!
On our last morning, we took about 23792 pictures of all of the grandchildren for a christmas card for my parents. Most of them turned out like this. I guess it was bright that morning.
getting one last upside down hang in before checking out
Last stop was at Julie's for our goodbye breakfast. Always bittersweet. So good to have a great week of vacation, and so sad to see it end.
We will return next year.
