Last Arcadia Trip

Well I think we finally went on our last trip to Arcadia for 2018... and fun we had.

The girls and I did a little kayaking.  The water was arm to swim or tolerate it.  Lots of bike riding.  Camp with grandma.  Dancing.  Fun with friends.

One small incident with Greta where she ran away from the teacher during more class.  Something happened and it really upset Greta and mommy was the only one that could help and fix it.  So she took off.  Luckily a nice camp worker stayed with her (even though couldn't convince her) and then mom finally got to her. All good and so out of character for Greta - still not sure what happened.

Vacation Wrap Up

Why do vacations have to go so fast??!  Ryan and I got up north on Sunday and headed home Friday morning and it felt like we just got there.  So here's the wrap up.

Sunday
Arrive in Arcadia about 3:00 and set up camp.  Got the dogs used to things (well mainly Miller who had never been there).  And then enjoyed sitting outside in the shade, not driving.  That night we took the dogs to the beach for the first time.  Joey loved it and well Miller wasn't so sure but he loved eating the sand.

All my boys

 Lake Michigan was like glass... calmer than I've ever seen it.

All tuckered out for the night

Monday - After our first night at the cottage we were up and at them so we could play golf at 8:52, and woke up to a puppy and toy duck full of poop.  So into the tub they went and was all clean for the moment.  Ryan and I then headed to Crystal Lake to play golf - only a dollar a hole.  First nine, Ryan played great and the back nine I played pretty good.  But after about 15 holes we were both done.  It was really hot, no breeze.  So we finished up and headed for ice cream to cool us down and then went to a great antique store looking for some cool old signs for the man cave, but didn't find any that were in our budget.  But I did find a donut cutter!  And mom said it was a good one!  We finished the night with a beautiful sunset and walk on the beach - just humans.

crystal clear water

Tuesday is the day you go to the Amish store and get fresh bread and cinnamon rolls right out of the oven and they are so worth it.  And of course there is always other things to get too - like apple pie and yogurt pretzels.  Then back home for the nice relaxing day.  We also went to the beach for a couple hours.  We also attempted our first walk with both dogs.  Joey was fine but Miller decided that he was too cool to walk the normal way on the leash and he preferred this method.  We were also joined by the Welden's on Tuesday night.

Wednesday.  Happy 4th of July! I can't believe how fast our vacation is going.  I'd just like it to slow down a little, please.  Today was a hot one!  Before breakfast we took the dogs and kids to the beach.  This time Miller was a little better but still ate a lot of sand.  Joey retrieved the stick a few times and then Kahle decided to do the retrieving.

We also got to try out a stand up paddle board and after that, Ryan and I decided we needed a couple of those... well that is until we saw the price.  Might have to wait until next summer to get one.

The board wasn't quite sized for Ryan... he was a little too big, but still made it look easy, well except for this fall.

And I can't forget to mention our yummy perch dinner at Rigger's.  So tasty!


Thursday... our last full day in Arcadia.  Started with some yummy french toast and bacon and then a nice relaxing day sitting in the shade as it was so hot there.  Then a little beach time and some quality time up at camp getting ice cream and playing ping pong (which I can horrible at) and a little shuffle board with mom.  I of course did not win.

Kahle and Uncle Ryan swinging.

An amazing honeymoon, vacation and family get-to-together.  And now back to reality!

Golf Weekend Up-North

So thankful for golfgrouper for an amazing golf deal!!  Ryan and I packed up and headed up to Arcadia for a weekend away and full of golfing at Crystal Mountain - 3 rounds of 18 planned! I've never golfed more than 18 in a weekend much less than golf 3 rounds in about 24 hours!  But Ryan loves to golf and I like to golf and love being with him - so I thought it was a great idea. 

We got a to spend a relaxing more in Arcadia on Saturday - of course with a trip to Amish store for some goodies and of course cinnamon rolls for breakfast!  YUMMY!  Then geared up for our first round.  After a dreary, rainy morning, the clouds parts and the sun came out - an absolutely beautiful fall day!  We both played really well and had a few drinks - met some new people (being a 2-some we got paired with some older guys - very nice, okay golfers too).  After the round, back to the cottage for the night.  I had packed wine and champagne and all kinds of snacks for dinner... so we hunkered in for the night and relaxed - something we definitely don't do enough of. 

Then up at the crack of dawn for our 1st of 2 rounds - first tee time... 7:30!   This is what it looked like when we were driving there! 

But we finished in 3 hours and were then able to relax before our 2nd tee time.  Our 2nd tee time, I golfed the best I've ever golfed!  98 for the round!!  WOO HOO!  Only thanks to my great coach, Ryan, and my new birthday present driver (who has been named Stella).  We finished about 4:30 and it was back to cottage to clean up and get Joey and head home. 

Amazing weekend and we both realized we must do it more often! 

Funniest moment of the trip!
Ryan trying to reach through the windshield of the golf cart - it wasn't open!  Had to be there but it's still making me laugh!