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Family Camp.

Where do I even begin? We had an absolutely wonderful week. Lots of time with cousins, lots of time at the beach, lots of treats at the canteen, a lost tooth, a special 4 year old birthday, a night at the point, a run to and from the point and many lakeside chats. Returning to routine is going to be very hard as we’ve just spent 9 days doing whatever our hearts desired and eating food that we didn’t have to  prepare. The only good thing is that we still have half of summer left and A LOT to look forward too.
the view that greeted me when I got to the point.
This was the view from the porch of our cabin. The kids spent so much time in these hammocks, I got home and instantly started online scouting for the best deal to get our own

Lucky for Sigge he was well-loved and taken care of all week by all these big helpers

The special Olle-Jonah bond continues.

my little buddddddd!

Love these cousins!!

Nancy's cabin has alllllll the red vines

Sten and I went mountain biking one afternoon, and this was the view at the top. What a thrill. I've never clenched handlebars so hard in my life. 

looking good in our helmets.


Our night at the point, was WINDY, but beautiful none the less, and the sunsets here do not disappoint.


Lucy bear lost her first tooth!!!! It was during the kids dinner, and she thinks she swallowed it, but was SO excited

This day was a little cold and windy, we brewed extra coffee, and sat on the porch most of the day. It was lovely.

Tubing with Hannah! Lucy is so brave

I can't say this guy slept the best in cabin 7C, but he stayed in pretty high spirits all week, so I 'll take it!

take. us. back.
Our 12 hour drive home was surprisingly quiet. We were all tired, after a long, amazing time at camp!
Until next time, Portage Lake! Thanks for the memories!
xo. edc.

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