Off to the cabin...

Thursday, June 12th we headed to the cabin for 10 days of vacation. It was much needed and we were super excited. Maddox did great on the ride up because he had his Grandma Michelle in the back seat with him. He was awake from Maple Grove all the way to Pequot Lakes! He didn't whine once.

Then we got to the cabin around 10:30pm, unpacked and headed to be.
Maddox wanted to stay in bed with Grandma.
The first day was the coolest, maybe upper 60's and we headed outside to whip the yard into shape and get ready for 10 days of fun.
Maddox started his vacation right away. After all that yard work, we got all cleaned up, went out to eat at the Old Milwaukee Club and relaxed while we waited for Dad & Scott and Angie, Kyle & Rowan to come up later that night. I know, but it's too cute. Potty training even on vacation!

Just a cute post bathtime pic.
The rest of the gang arrived late Friday night, so Saturday morning began the fun. Squirters! Maddox and Rowan had a blast with these, but they weren't strong enough to push the lever with their fingers, so they had to turn it around and use their thumbs.

This led to them just squirting their own faces.
Oh well, it was still fun.

Maddox and Rowan shooting hoops. While we were up this time we finished the basketball hoop and played a lot of PIG. The boys would mimic us on their little hoop.
Just a cute pic.
We also ate two gallons of Summers Dream Schwanns ice cream while we were up. This became Rowan's new favorite flavor and Maddox liked it too.
Maddox did, however, have trouble keeping it to himself. He accidentally shared with Grandpa's cheek.
Family picture.

Grandpa did a great job playing with the boys at the cabin, but boy can they wear a guy out.
Just enjoying a sucker from the Chocolate Ox.
Sisters.
Maddox and Rowan enjoying the swing set. Rowan is doing it a little unconventionally, but still fun.
I know this one's a little blurry, but I had to include a picture of Gordy because Maddox loved him while we were there. He would ask for Gordy daily.

Maddox relaxing with Grandpa at the campfire for happy hour.
Don't you just love the relaxed look on Maddox's bike.

We all stayed quite active all 10 days running, biking and keeping up with all of our strength training. I even ran my first 5k!!! Here's Maddox supervising Dad with his push-ups.
Tackling Grandpa!

We took Maddox out on the boat fishing and he LOVED it. He didn't really care much about holding his Scooby pole yet, but the minnow bucket was pure entertainment. In the above pic, Maddox is playing with a minnow in the cup and transfering it to and from the scooper.

He was actually pretty good at catching them in the bucket.

"I got one!"
"Look Grandpa!"

"Alright, I'll put it back."

Alright, no babies were hurt in this taking of this picture. Maddox just totally collapsed in his chair, but he got up just fine on his own. Corey couldn't resist taking a picture of the struggle. Poor kid!
Swimming!!! The water was a bit cold still down at the lake, so we bought a little pool to have in the yard. The boys loved it on those 80 degree days!
No, I didn't buy Maddox a speedo, but that is his swim diaper and that's all we put on one evening because it was just too cute.

Isn't he just adorable!

Swinging. Maddox was obsessed with swinging at the cabin. Everytime we were outside he would stand at the edge of the patio and look at the nearest person begging to "fwing".
Big boy trike.
Corey and I hung out with the boys one night while everyone else fished. Here they are post bath having their evening snack of sliced apples and yogurt while watching Happy Feet.
Oh, what a relaxing evening.

Vacation was a blast filled with eating lost of yummy food, golfing, reading, running, biking, cards, basketball, movies, shopping and so much more. It was a terrific time with the family.
...And then we were home.

Here's some post vacation just woke up pictures. Maddox has many expressions.



Well, the cabin was wonderful as usual, but we're also glad to be home. Our patio has been poured and will be finished Friday. Saturday is landscape edging, plastic, and mulch. Tuesday is irrigation. And Wednesday is SOD!!!! Then we'll have a yard, YAY!!!