North Shore 2011

Hey! We had a great trip to the North Shore last week/weekend. I wouldn't say it was relaxing but we had a good time and Ella had lots of new adventures. We went swimming in the (as Ella will say) "biiiiiiiiiiiiig pool!", we went rock hunting along Superior's shores in Grand Marais and Lutsen, and we went hiking as a family for the first time (it was so fun!) Here are a few pictures from our trip.

Ella taking in the view at our home away from home on Lutsen Mountain


View from our place on the mountain


Our first family hike - a spur trail for the Superior Hiking Trail at Temperance River State Park


Waving to Jay while hiking. Ella did so great in the carrier. And it was fun to hear her ramblings along the way. At one point she was singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (random!) and she pointed out the big rocks and waterfalls along the way.


This picture was SUPPOSED to be a family hike picture.


Jay took Ella in the pack for a short bit since he was still recovering from another back injury (our chiropractor is practically on speed dial!)


Ella in her adorable swim coverup. She looks so grown up here!


First time in a big pool!


She had a lot of fun


Ella's expression is hilarious in this picture, but she is enjoying the most delicious donut you will ever eat from World's Best Donuts in Grand Marais. I'm serious. You should go there. RIGHT NOW. Best ever. We don't have any pictures of us enjoying the donuts. I think I inhaled mine, there wouldn't have been time to snap a picture.

FOGGY Friday & Ella's first trip to Lake Superior






She thought it was pretty sweet to sit on the big rocks.















Oh, if we could only go back tomorrow for another trip.
We love the North Shore!