End of the 11th year cabin season and things

The lake never disappoints with the vibrant fall colors...

As the sun sets, it lights up the shore on the other side of the lake

It's always hard to bring the boat in for the season. We have to think about getting it in to the guy who winterizes it for us before it gets too cold! Too cold=cracked engine and we dont want that.

We got to take another little break and head down to my Son Brice's house to hang out with our granddaughter while Brice, Jen and Lew went to a concert (Scar didnt want to go)

Sitting with her and watching her finger crochet a lap quilt

The next morning we enjoyed breakfast with the family, then Rick and I walked Lew to school.

 Earlier I got to drive Scar to school, she is in Middle school this year.

We love spending time with our grands and kids whenever we can, it was a short but sweet visit.

Back to the cabin...

 This is what the lake looks like in the morning when the air is cooler than the lake, 

so beautiful yet spooky.

Rick's brother Brad helped bring the dock and jetski lift in from the lake this year

We are thankful for family at the lake, they own a cabin one mile from us (same lake)

Evening walk with my guy

Closing prep... covering the window AC in the loft

Boat lift cover scrubbed and hanging to dry

Rick is getting the Pine needles from the gutters

We took a break to enjoy our 2nd annual progressive Dinner & Dessert with 

Ricks brother Brad and his wife Julie.

Julie made Spaghetti and I made a Apple crisp.

Closing day for us... So much to do!

The master packer!

Ready to go by 10:15 am

Our 11th season at the cabin was great!

 All the friends & family visits are priceless, we cherish our times together.

IT'S A WRAP!

Fall get-away to the North Shore - Lutsen

Rick and I used to always travel to the North Shore (Lake Superior) every fall UNTIL.....

We purchased our cabin 11 years ago. 

It's not that we couldnt go, but there is a lot of beauty right there at the cabin, 

and plenty to do to get ready to close for the season, so we've always stayed close...

Until this year, we decided to take a 3 day hiatus from our cabin and go explore 

the Lutsen area, a favorite of ours.

We decided to hike Temperance River State park one day, then Caribou Falls just down the road

In two days we logged 18,000 steps, It was so fun and beautiful!

The colors were at peak!

I've always wanted to ride the Gondola at Lutsen Mountain, a popular Ski resort in the winter.

So we did.... it's was breathtaking

The Gondola took us across to Moose mountain... here's a view from the top.

All the colors! A lot of the "reds" fell off due to rain and wind a few day before we got there.

More trails and hiking

Lake Superior is so amazing and majestic

Leaves as big as my head

Temperance River in the background

We explored Black Beach, can you find Rick?

We walked the trail from our Airbnb down Lake Superior, 

this is looking back at the units where we stayed.

We enjoyed our little get-away and I think we will make it a priority again every fall. 

The cabin will be ok without us for a few days  

 

Fall visit at the cabin...

This last weekend we had a short but sweet fall-visit from our two sons, Brice's family and Gavin!

We missed Brianna and family, but we realize we won't always be able to coordinate our entire family for multiple visits during the year. We are thankful for the times together, however that may be.

Some took the boat out to "tube" the kids.

Our kids and grands have not seen our new jetski yet so that was a hit for all...

Brice and Lewin

Scarlett & Brice, with Gavin helping to deeper water.

Brice with Scar hanging on for dear life

Gavin especially loved being on the ski, he took it out many times

Just chillin in the dining room

Morning coffee with my granddaughter.

Our fall tradition, caramel apple making

so much fun

Yummy!

Gathering of the men folk

Our boys took charge and got the swim raft out for thier dad, 

It's a little tricky and every year takes some figuring out.

Back to the garage to store for the winter

The weather wasn't the best (cool & windy) but we really didn't notice! 

Just being together is what matters... it's truly a gift.

I love spending time with my family, (missing the ones that werent here).

Before school starts....

I has been a bit of a tradition for me to take each of my grandkids out for lunch (or a treat of their choosing) then shop for some school clothes, or shoes if thats what they need.

 I love the on-on-one, and it's always fun to spoil a little.

1st up my oldest.

 Audrey and I have always loved to shop with each other so we did just that. 

We found some treasures at the mall and Target.

She opted for a treat at Bloom, since we went after lunchtime. I love this healthy option.

The next day I grabbed Carson, he chose Twigs for lunch, our favorite! 

After we ate, we found some school clothes at Kohls then headed to the arcade for some fun.

Skip ahead 4 day...

I met up with my son at our 1/2 way spot to pick up my Twin Cities grands.

sadly I didnt grab any shopping photo's with them but this will do

I took each by themselves!

 Lewin requested new shoes, and Scarlett chose Target for her shopping choice! 

We were successful with both!

Cousin Time! Love these 4

He still loves to swings, Please never stop swinging Lew

Chalk artist Audrey

Her Peach

Took the littles to visit their Great Grandma Mary <3

Putting together "Rock em' Sock em' Robots 

Morning vibes, cartoons in the king bed with G-pa & Gma

Followed up with Mickey mouse pancakes

Making faces with chocolate Chips

Uncle Gavin came the skate park with us, he's helping Scarlett figure something out?

Met up for lunch with the cousins and Auntie Brie

I love spending time with these precious grandkids of ours.

We are so blessed that they are in close proximity.