Day One
This year's Door County vacation would have been a major bore if not for these two people; Lori and Jay, and their three hilarious kids; Ted, Holly, and Eli. They drove from Iowa to spend half the week with us at Pioneer Cottage.
Our first stop was for lunch at the Morning Glory Cafe.
Can you tell from this picture who's the real clown of the group?
Like father, like son!
Anyway, we knew it was going to be a good time. Especially after we figured out the sleeping arrangements. The kids wanted to sleep together and to do so, they'd all need to be upstairs. That left the four adults to sleep downstairs. Lori and I called "dibs" on the double bed and made the boys sleep in the twins.
We had fun whispering, telling secrets, and laughing as we eavesdropped on the boy's conversation ("Jay, do you know what a shart is?") in the next room. Not surprisingly, Jay did know what a shart was.
Day Two
In the morning, we ate Lori's Diner Pancakes. These are the best homemade pancakes in the world. If anyone wants the recipe...leave me a comment.
After breakfast, we headed over to Cave Point County Park.
Ted and Jason found a geocache.
Allie and Holly jumped along with the crashing waves.
And Lori and I posed for a picture before Lori got her shorts soaking wet!
Day Three
Another breakfast of pancakes and another geocache search, this time at Cana Island Lighthouse.
We ate lunch at Fred and Fuzzy's Waterfront Bar and Grill where the best thing on the menu was the Door County Cherry Margaritas. This was a really neat place, one I'm sure we'll go to again. The seating was just plastic tables, with umbrellas, and chairs...right on the Green Bay shore.
That night, we built a beach fire and roasted marshmallows for s'mores.
Day Four
Finally, a hot and sunny day. We spent the entire day at the cabin, walking along the beach, playing at swamp creek (where Lily Bay Creek empties into Lake Michigan), swimming, and boating.
Out of nowhere, a dark cloud of gloom overtook our happy vacation as the Paulsen's packed up their minivan and got ready to say goodbye. Lori dragged her feet as long as she possibly could but, alas, the time had come. Hugs were given and more than a few tears were shed. The rest of our week just wouldn't be the same. Stay tuned for Part 2: Diarrhea!
Can you tell from this picture who's the real clown of the group?
Like father, like son!
Anyway, we knew it was going to be a good time. Especially after we figured out the sleeping arrangements. The kids wanted to sleep together and to do so, they'd all need to be upstairs. That left the four adults to sleep downstairs. Lori and I called "dibs" on the double bed and made the boys sleep in the twins.
We had fun whispering, telling secrets, and laughing as we eavesdropped on the boy's conversation ("Jay, do you know what a shart is?") in the next room. Not surprisingly, Jay did know what a shart was.Day Two
In the morning, we ate Lori's Diner Pancakes. These are the best homemade pancakes in the world. If anyone wants the recipe...leave me a comment.
After breakfast, we headed over to Cave Point County Park.
Ted and Jason found a geocache.
Allie and Holly jumped along with the crashing waves.
And Lori and I posed for a picture before Lori got her shorts soaking wet!
Day Three
Another breakfast of pancakes and another geocache search, this time at Cana Island Lighthouse.
We ate lunch at Fred and Fuzzy's Waterfront Bar and Grill where the best thing on the menu was the Door County Cherry Margaritas. This was a really neat place, one I'm sure we'll go to again. The seating was just plastic tables, with umbrellas, and chairs...right on the Green Bay shore.
That night, we built a beach fire and roasted marshmallows for s'mores.
Day Four
Finally, a hot and sunny day. We spent the entire day at the cabin, walking along the beach, playing at swamp creek (where Lily Bay Creek empties into Lake Michigan), swimming, and boating.
Out of nowhere, a dark cloud of gloom overtook our happy vacation as the Paulsen's packed up their minivan and got ready to say goodbye. Lori dragged her feet as long as she possibly could but, alas, the time had come. Hugs were given and more than a few tears were shed. The rest of our week just wouldn't be the same. Stay tuned for Part 2: Diarrhea!
4 comments:
Definitely want the recipe for the pancakes! Email them to our little farm girl here in Iowa please!
Wow! And you missed work for that!
Diane
Looks like a great time, I can just imagine listening to the Jay's!
I would love the recipe too!
Looks like you guys had a great time! Cute pictures, too. :)
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