Fun Up North

We decided at the last minute to go up to Interlochen to the Hofmeyer's cottage for the weekend.  We had so much fun!  We got in around 8pm on Friday due to some construction/traffic and a stop for dinner.  Will led us down to the lake for a quick look around.  Then we unpacked and got the boys ready for bed.

On Saturday morning, Will was up at his normal time but Alex slept in until 9 (due to a 3 hour awake period during the night).  Phil and Will went down to the lake to explore while I enjoyed the sunrise from the screened in porch.  After Alex woke up, we drove down the road to Interlochen to walk around a bit.  Camp was in session so there were lots of students around.  Then we went to Bud's for lunch before heading back to the cottage for more swimming.  Will loved the water.  He had so much fun splashing, collecting sticks and rocks, and hanging from the dock.  The water is very clear and very shallow so he was able to wade around without any trouble.  When Alex went down for his nap, we started a campfire so Will could roast some marshmallows. Then we drove into Traverse City for a while.  We walked into a few shops but then Will asked to go down by the lake.  He had a great time jumping in the waves.  He was disappointed when it was time to leave so we could get some dinner.  When we got back to the cottage, I put Alex to bed and Phil and Will went for one more walk down to the lake. On their way back, they ran into Aiden (a 3 year old boy from California).  He invited them in to play.  They were instant friends and spent the next hour and a half chasing each other, having dance contests, and building/crashing towers out of blocks. 

On Sunday, Alex woke up at his normal time and Will slept in until 8:30.  Phil went out on the kayak and after Will was up we went for a nature walk.  Then we went back to the lake for more swimming and a "boat ride."  After lunch we packed up and headed home.

It was a great weekend!  Hopefully we'll be able to go up again this fall! 

With Dad on Duck Lake

GIVE ME YOUR DIET COKE!

Collecting Sticks

Fun in the Water

More Sticks

Trying to Get the Campfire Going

Roasting Marshmallows

Roasting Marshmallows

Yum!

Beach in Traverse City

Going Crazy in the Waves

Breakfast on the Porch

Such a Good Little Sitter

Cooling Off in the Water

"Boat Ride"

Floating in the Boat