Our time at the lodge was indescribable, so I'll let the pictures speak for themselves (mostly). The smaller pictures are Cameron's (or Meredith's). They speak better.
AUGUST 7, THIRD BIRTHDAY
Favorite colors
The conductor got a pocket watch.
(He's worn it every day since.)
Birthday wish: canoe ride.
WATER TIME
The dock was a flurry of activity all week:
swimmers, boaters, fishers, skiers, kayakers, sauna jumpers, etc.
Captain Keenan
Love this view of the lake and the sky.
Some of the fam ready to brave the lowest rapids of the Kipawa.
Grande Chute
Keenan's highest jump ever. I was so proud.
With Uncle Scott (he backflipped off the cliff, at almost 60!)
Finally got up on slalom. I just wasn't leaning back enough!
Keenan's first time up on skis! He's a natural.
How he liked it.
Our nice fellow visitors gave Thomas and me a ride around the lake!
Sammy, Aunt Kate, and Rose, (another lodge visitor)
FAMILY TIME
Meeting Aunt Abby
Welcome home, Abby! We love you!
The nephew charmer
Aunt Pat, Grandmama, and Sammy
Winner of the lumberjack show.
Storm crawling in.
(What it really looks like.)
Kiss it, Amanda!
The sight of this still makes my toes tingle.
Pretending not to love it.
True Julia
A little Maple Sugar
An old cistern on the property
(they own 274 acres!)
Benjamin's smiles are worth a million.
Wild raspberries!
Best cousins
Needless to say, we wish we were still there. We loved being at such a serene place with the whole Marshall clan. Hoping for a next time!!!
Originals
Enhanced version
P.S. For a very good time, visit Scott's blog.
P.P.S. For an incredible read, read Scott's book, Kipawa River Chronicles: Adventures in the North Woods.
