bay lake.

We escaped from Hudson life for the week and headed up north for one final getaway before fall comes. This fall will look different than the past. We’ll have Lucy in school every afternoon and church life will be in full swing, as opposed to last year, when we were planning our preview services. 

I’m so glad we got away. I loved our lazy mornings and long afternoons spent out on the boat, swimming and playing. The week flew by- hours spent reading, fishing, preparing meals, doing dishes by hand, and playing games. It’s always hard to leave such a magical place and I hope we can make it up one last time before it’s closed up for winter. 

We squeezed in a day trip to Duluth, which proved to be the highlight for both Lucy and Olle. Olles favorite memory from the week was "throwing rocks at Duluth" and Lucy’s favorite was climbing the tower. My favorite memory was taking the boat out to the middle of the lake and watching Lucy jump in with not a care in the world. Her bravery in the water continues to amaze me and it’s so fun to watch her excell at something. Sten loves everything about Bay Lake, and I don’t think he minded having a little shadow all week-- aka Olle. Olle cried the night Sten went fishing by himself, and he literally followed Sten around like a puppy all week. Only wanting dad to do things for him. So sweet. Sten and I ran to the mailboxes everyday with the kids and everyday the last .10 of a mile we’d let the kids out of the stroller to finish the run together. Olle was "breathing heavy" just like Sten when we’d get back into the cabin, he’d stretch and do push-ups and watched Stens movements like a hawk. It was just the cutest thing.  Time all spent under one small roof has the ability to make you want to lose your mind and hold your kids as close as possible all at the same time. 

Until next time bay lake. 💛

xo. edc.