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My summer travels are OVER!

August 12, 2008 by Janice

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I am exhausted. From vacations?!?! No – from packing and traveling with children! LOL

It seems like the last few months have been a season of packing and unpacking and trying to get Olivia to sleep in unfamiliar places.

But now I am back and ready to get back to work – well maybe after I go steal a quick nap. (Olivia was quite unimpressed last night after arriving home late and finding herself in a crib of all places! When we travel she sleeps with me.)

I am actually looking forward to school starting and getting back to a routine. Although, I will miss all the wonderful fun we had together. I just love soaking up every second of time I get with my kids.

Here are a few shots from our last summer trip to my family’s cabin.

Here is the view from our deck. Now, as an adult, I can really appreciate the beautiful land my parents bought so many years ago. Yes, Mom and Dad — you were right! I do love having such an incredible – and free – place to vacation with my kids. THANKS!!!

Jackson loves to go fishing with his Dad. Olivia – the little wiggle worm – and I stayed back at the cabin.

We got rained in a few days,

But we got some reading done…

And had tons of fun together!!!

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12 Comments

  1. katelin says

    August 13, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    i love the last picture, your kids are absolutely adorable.

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  2. Doll Clothes Gal says

    August 13, 2008 at 12:17 am

    Great pics – welcome home.

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  3. Katy says

    August 12, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    Aw, it looks like a great trip! Welcome home!

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  4. Shannon (Muzbee Crazy) says

    August 12, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    What beautiful pictures! I’m sure you have many memories from that trip!

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  5. Michelle says

    August 12, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    How fun 🙂 I just adore the picture of Olivia at the window awesome pictures…

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  6. Petula says

    August 12, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    Those pictures are so nice. The one with the baby at the window is so sweet. She is so adorable!

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  7. Nikowa says

    August 12, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    LOVE the window pic!

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  8. Jennifer says

    August 12, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    The pic of Olivia at the window! An award winner right there!

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  9. casual friday everyday says

    August 12, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    Oh a family cabin! How devine. The pictures are lovely and your children are as cute as ever 🙂

    Nell

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  10. happyathome says

    August 12, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    I am off to do the same thing, probably will have rain also! Oh well, it is still a vacation, away from the homestead and chores that would othrwise may or may not be done!

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  11. Renee says

    August 12, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    Yes vacation are fun but for Mama’s with kids it could be no so fun!!!! I just prefer staying home and have a vacation here less packing and unpacking!!!!!

    WE love to go visit some stuff like Zoo etc but only for 1/2 day so we could get back to our routine fast!!!!

    Thanks for sharing and your pictures are great!!!!

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  12. Organizing Mommy says

    August 12, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    Looks like our family cottage in Upper Michigan. Glad you had a fun time. Welcome back.

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