Back to Wisconsin and now back to school

 Loon Lake - one of the most peaceful places on Earth!

After finishing up my summer school teaching job on July 31st, the kids and I boarded a plane for Wisconsin at midnight!  Yep - it was time for Momma to have some fun with the kiddos. With the school year fast approaching, I need a little vacation. So off we went!

It was great to spend time with our cousin do all sorts of activities!  Swimming was number one on the to do list every day possible. 

With multiple lakes to choose from, we never got bored.  We even had a chance for a fun boat ride with Grandpa. 

Driving lessons included of course!

We also had fun having picnic lunches...

tractor rides...

play time at the park...

 

 

a trip to the Wilderness Walk in Hayward

 

 

and a trip to the homemade ice cream store!

 

 

So much fun packed into one week!  The kids had a wonderful time and I've been asked all week when can we move back to Wisconsin.  

Kids didn't make it long for the campfire, but it got dark enough to see the flame changing pine cones go to work!

 

 

By far my two favorite pictures from the trip...

 Sister makes the best mud pie ever!

AND

Brother goes to jail - face expression totally his own personality shinning through!  HA!!

It was a wonderful week but was time to head back to AK and get ready for the up coming school year.  Kiddos headed back to day care this week while Momma and Papa get their classrooms set up. We officially start with in-services tomorrow - yikes?!?

We hope you all are enjoying these last days of summer.