Vacation, Rest, Restoration, Reconnection

Vacation = cram all the activities that you can't get into a regular work week into a designated period of time.

Really, I don't think this is the definition, although sometimes it feels like it. The past few days the four of us and our beloved doggie Fenric, have been spending time in the woods in upper Wisconsin. Eating food, reading books, watching movies, meeting new people, sewing (really, alot of sewing), some running and walking and did I say eating?? We had planned to do a bunch of activities outside: swimming, hiking, etc. but the weather. . . It was partly cloudy with some peaks of sun or partly sunny with some clouds! Oh and the rain, let's not forget about the rain, some days heavier than others. We did manage to get a few walks in, but not warm or dry enough to swim!! So we took this opportunity to rest, restore and reconnect! One night we read a bunch of books, my favorite being The Perfect Nest I just love the different characters of the chick, the duck and the goose (honk!!)

I am also becoming a fan of Skippyjon Jones. Judy Schachner, the author, does a wonderful job of writing in rhymes. If you've not read a Skippyjon Jones book, please do so soon!!

We were so relaxed that we decided at lunch time of the day we were to return home, to stay an extra day!! It was nice to be able to just decide that and know that we didn't have any commitments waiting for us at home.

So we returned today. We regathered a bit, ate some food (whatever we could scrounge) and then headed off for the Rock County Fair. Always a good time. We looked at all the animals and then we rode some rides! (I promise I'll post pictures, just not tonight, I'm tired :-) The girls went on a swing ride by themselves and well. . . it all turned out ok. . .

We came home, ate some sugaries, said our prayers before bed, kissed and tucked the girls in.

That's all for now! I'll post some pics soon and as you see to the right, I can't wait for the EAKC Heritage Camp. This is our first year. There are 75 families and about 300 people attending! The biggest crowd ever! I'm sure it'll be a great time. The girls are excited about drinking buna (coffee), but I'm really looking forward many of the other activities!