Cabin time

This week, we headed up to my college friend Kristina's cabin for a few days with just us and our kids.  We weren't able to visit her cabin last summer or have our usual college friend weekend up there earlier this summer, so it was really nice to have a chance to get up there this time.  On the way up, the girls and I stopped at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park for a quick picnic.  It was rainy, so we ate in the trail center.

On the way to the trail center, we had noticed a sign for an observation tower.  Looking at the map, I could tell it would be a quick and easy hike, so we headed there after lunch.  The girls were very hesitant about the climb, but we made it!

Sadie was in heaven as soon as we reached the cabin--she could finally swim!  We haven't been able to bring her up north in the past couple of years, so she was so excited to see the lake.  Unfortunately, it was pretty rainy Wednesday night and most of Thursday, so we spent a lot of time hanging out in the cabin.  We did get out to go bowling on Thursday to break up the inside time a little bit.

By Friday morning, the sun was coming out again, so we were able to get to the island to play for a little bit before we had to head home.  The kids also enjoyed the neighbor's water trampoline while Kristina made lunch.

It was nice to have a chance to connect again and catch up, and the kids had fun playing with each other.  Already looking forward to next year!