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Return to Grand Marais (day 4 pm)

   The weather has been a little different up here this year. Lots of fog. Not much sun. And cool temps. We even turned our fireplace on in the condo! Kind of neat treat :)  Anyway, the chilly temps didn't keep up from enjoying our time. In fact, I tried something new, PADDLE BOARDING! Yep, I laid the kiddies down for naps and headed out on the water with the girls from the LaPatka camp. We actually did yoga on the boards, out over the frigid waters, and (spoiler alert) no one fell in - - - I know you wanted to scroll down to find the 'splash' pictures ;)

2014 12014 22014 42014 52014 62014 72014 82014 92014 102014 122014 142014 162014 172014 18   After the little ones woke up from their naps, we skipped some more rocks and climbed a few, while enjoying our sweet treats.2014 192014 212014 222014 232014 242014 252014 282014 302014 312014 322014 352014 362014 382014 392014 402014 412014 422014 432014 442014 452014 462014 472014 482014 49Our last evening here is always a bit sad. The boys are SO tired because we let them stay up extra late so they can enjoy the campfires with friends and family. And no one wants to head back home to reality. We try and make the most out of every minute we're there, enjoy the sights and sounds, the smells, the wildlife, and our cozy little condo on the bay.

2014 502014 522014 542014 552014 562014 572014 592014 602014 612014 632014 652014 672014 692014 712014 732014 742014 772014 782014 79Every year there's some sort of event at the campsite. Everyone contributes. It's great. This year we pigged out on a s'moregasboard, get it?! Yep, it's a big s'more feast. Marshmallow, graham crackers, and anything else you can think of that would fit nicely in between. It was fun to watch everyone roast their creations. And all sorts of sweet, melty, goodness were created. It was delicious. Oh, and there may have been some snitching here there.... Uncle George ;)

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Taking notes for next year...