I am so jealous my family gets to see Scott without me. It looks like Monica and Annabel both have a thing for bacon. The extended Multer clan heads for the beach. Annabel is such a cutie. A few family photos before Charlotte and the kids head home to join their very lonely dad in Santa Cruz.
Charlotte and the kids head south in the car to visit with Scott and his family in Chicago. First stop has to be our favorite bishop. Next stop is Wisconsin and it’s not a surprise the kids need to get out of the car and run around a bit. Finally the family arrives in Chicago to be greeted by huge crowds for the big Lollapalooza event. Some fun at the Navy Pier tops off a very long day of driving. It’s great to see Uncle Scott, Bridget, and Annabel. Let’s also not forget it’s been a long time since everyone has seen Joe. ...
Charlotte and the kids make the last run out to the cliffs before heading for home. Sure wish I could have stayed just a little longer. A few of the great old buildings in historic Calumet.
Only Charlotte and the kids are left up north now. So it’s a quiet day over in Jacobsville. Gabe makes quite the find when they get back home. Looks like he’s got a new friend to keep him company now that Doug and Zach have left.
This summer has been loads of fun, and pulling out George’s boat is a sure indication that things are winding down.
George takes the crew out to Houghton for lunch. Everyone enjoys the sights as they approach Hougton. On shore it’s time for lunch and then fun over at Chutes and Ladders. These photos can’t do a good job of showing just how hot it was today, but you get a hint watching Lindsey try to hide from the sun. Time to get back in the boat and head home. ...
Today I’m heading back home to Santa Cruz, but not before we take the boys out for some fishing on Lake Superior. Captain Gabe and Captain Zach take turns at the helm. While the rest of the kids enjoy a nice game of cards back home. Charlotte, Valri, and Gordon headed out to visit this very cool house they call the cord house. The wood sculptures and things he embedded into the walls are pretty unbelievable. ...
Today’s adventure is a trip to the Gratiot River. This is another great agate beach that keeps everyone busy looking for the next great find. Lunch is a nice medley of the usual campfire favorites. While the kids enjoy some fun surf. We head home via Eagle River and make a stop at the Sands Hill lighthouse. Then it’s an ice cream stop in Phoenix. ...
We head out with Gabe in Val’s boat to see what Portage has to offer today. Back home the evening is a great time for some quite fishing in the canoe while the sun sets. The rest of the family enjoys the view from shore.
We’ve got a big day ahead of us today. First on the agenda is some shooting up in the woods. Lindsey definitely takes the prize for best Beatrix Kiddo look alike. Then it’s a boat trip over to the Dreamland for some eats. George tries out a sepia shot for fun. On the trip back we run into a tired Karen in her kayak and give her a tow. She’s putting a lot of trust in Joe driving the boat. ...