Elk Lake, Michigan (a.k.a. Midwest Mediterranean)

With waters this clear and warm, we often thought we were floating on the Mediterranean Sea.

Oma, Opa and Cecilia spent hours playing on this log.

So simple! So fun!

Chillin'

Drew teaches Trevor how to fillet the fish Cecilia caught

Our red hands after picking mulberries

Great Lakes

We spent many hours swimming in many lakes throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. However, the two Great Lakes we frolicked in were pretty memorable because of their grand size and surprisingly warm waters.

Lake Superior (Ashland, Wisconsin)

Lake Michigan (Mackinac Bridge in the background)

Long Lake in Park Rapids, Minnesota

Pre-dinner pontoon ride across the lake with Papa at the helm

Nannie and Cecilia conversing about animal crackers

Smiles all around!

Quiet time with Uncle Brandon

Lovely ladies!

Next Stop: Menomonie, Wisconsin

Cecilia, Grandma and Grandpa wandering down the Red Cedar Trail

We got to see Seth and Nellie (and Dex) too! They were on their way to Ann Arbor, where Nellie is attending business school

Cecilia helps Grandpa start a bonfire

Happy girls!

Captain Cecilia paddling the canoe

Madtown

We spent a couple weeks in the midwest this summer and caught up with some friends and family. Our first stop was Madison for a quick UW reunion.

Below is a picture of the "early arrival crew" who attended a pizza party at Jessica's. It looks almost as messy as a college party.

Cecilia gives Abe a hug on Bascom Hill

I will have to find a similar one of her mama and friends in our box of photos.

Riding high on daddy's shoulders

We made it out of the Saturday Farmer's Market alive

Uncle Nate out on the beat

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Aunt Courtney and Cecilia in matching apparel

The "later to leave crew" who spent Sunday afternoon at one of the most peaceful home settings ever! Thanks Joe & Tasha for feeding us and allowing us access to your compound!!