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{our summer vacation, part 1}

July 29, 2010 · 26 Comments
Filed Under: adventures, family

Our summer vacation started with the most beautiful sunrise.

We left Minneapolis earlllllly Saturday morning, early like 4:14am!, and headed northeast towards Wisconsin/Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I can’t tell you the last time I saw a sunrise, let alone one I saw in the car while driving with my love.

The entire drive was so exciting. Not only we were on our way to visit family & friends, but seeing corn fields, grass, and the fresh air blow in the windows was the.best.ever! Living in the Twin Cities is super fun, but it’s definitely not what Zack and I are used to. We grew up with lakes, pools, cottages, cabins, and lots of sunscreen {OK, maybe not “lots” of sunscreen for Z, but definitely for me!} :]

We finally arrived in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Driving along Lake Michigan felt like home! There were so many cute families swimming at the beach. So many campers driving along… It was great! Zack and I took turns driving, and when I wasn’t driving {or talking} I was reading this book: The Handmade Marketplace. It’s fabulous and a great tool for beginners or establishes handmade businesses.

Yeow — we’re ALMOST on the Mackinac Bridge! Love, love the big white puffy clouds! The worst part is driving on the grated side of the bridge. I don’t like seeing dark blue water foaming underneath our car :]

After spending a night at Zack’s parent’s house we went camping for a few nights! It was so great to breathe in fresh air + have campfires + swim/boat. Michigan at it’s best :]

And look at our cute tent:

One day while camping we went on a 3-hour kayak trip and I spotted this retro white car at the kayak rental shop.

Last summer, also while camping in Michigan, Zack and I {and a ton of his family members} went kayaking together. It was our first trip last year and we can’t wait until we have a garage to buy & store our own kayak. There is an amazing river in Michigan that we went down — so clean and refreshing.

Family!

Camping snacks!

Gorgeous sunsets!

Fires! {and s’mores!}

It’s now Wednesday afternoon — we’re leaving northern Michigan and on to our next stop…

Come back for part 2? :]

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26 Comments
Filed Under: adventures, family

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  1. Rebecca @ Piggy Bank Dating says

    July 29, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Great pictures! What kind of camera did you use?

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      July 29, 2010 at 3:10 pm

      it’s an iPhone app called ShakeItPhoto — so fun to use!

      Reply
      • Rebecca @ Piggy Bank Dating says

        July 30, 2010 at 10:00 am

        That’s awesome! I’ll have to check it out!

        Reply
  2. Jen says

    July 29, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing – I love Michigan Summers!!

    Reply
  3. holly | bijou lovely says

    July 29, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    I’m from the UP so I am really excited to hear that you spent your vacation in MI! Is that where you’re from too? I miss it so much! The pictures from your trip are gorgeous, can’t wait to see where you’re headed next! :)

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    • Gussy says

      July 29, 2010 at 3:10 pm

      yes, Zack and I grew up in Michigan :]

      Reply
  4. Clare Benson says

    July 29, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Looks amazing, Maggs! Hope you two had an amazing trip back to Michigan. Wish I could have seen your beautiful faces!!

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      July 29, 2010 at 10:13 pm

      …are you still driving our way some time soon?

      Reply
  5. your favorite friend with crazy hair. says

    July 29, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    more please!!!

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      July 29, 2010 at 4:06 pm

      LOL! your comment name is hilarious! :]

      …and i knew it was you without even checking your email address ;]

      Reply
      • your favorite friend with crazy hair. says

        July 29, 2010 at 9:07 pm

        i do what i can to get the laughs.

        Reply
  6. Krystina Montemurro says

    July 29, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    what a fun trip! {love} all your photos!

    Reply
  7. Amanda M. says

    July 29, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    WOW. Looks like SUCH an awesome trip!!

    Reply
  8. Renee Candy Stick Lane says

    July 29, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    WOOHOO! Great Pics Guss!!!! Cant wait for p2!!!

    Reply
  9. Andrea says

    July 29, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    Mackinac Bridge is my favorite.
    I-2 is the most beautiful HWY.
    Sandy lake beaches give me peace.
    Mackinac Island is so pretty and quaint.
    BC Pizza is the best!
    St Ignace Straits park, or Big Knob, as long as I’m camping it doesn’t matter.
    I might live in Cali, but Michigan (especially up-north in the summer) will always have my heart.

    Reply
  10. Libby says

    July 29, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    love all the pictures! what kind of camera do you have?

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      July 29, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      it’s an iPhone app, ShakeItPhoto

      Reply
  11. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    July 29, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Hi! I’m also reading the Handmade Marketplace. It is fascinating, isn’t it?! I love how encouraging everyone is!

    Beautiful pics!

    Reply
  12. MaryBeth (Island Girl Bags) says

    July 29, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    Summers in Northern Michigan ROCK!!! So glad you had a good time!

    Reply
  13. Megan Lane says

    July 29, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    ahh sounds blissful!! michigan at its best indeed! joel and i are going with my family + my grandparents + my aunt jenny + my cousin brad’s girlfriend who now lives in birmingham + my sister’s new boy (miles alters — do you know him??? he went to His House.. joel was in a small group with him one year! i serrrriously think they’re going to get married one day. ahhhhh!) to petoskey one weekend next month! yayyy. longest sentence ever!!

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      July 29, 2010 at 10:45 pm

      oh. em. gee Megan ;)

      1. no I don’t think I/we know him
      2. that sounds like a fun trip
      3. your sister has a boyfriend?
      4. my that is a large group
      5. xoxoxooxxooxoxoxoxooooxxoo

      Reply
  14. Andrea says

    July 29, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    Your trip looks like it’s been fun so far! I recently finished that book (Handmade Marketplace) and it is FANTASTIC! I have my first two craft shows ever coming up and that book has been a big help :)

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth says

    July 30, 2010 at 9:53 am

    Thanks for sharing your photos from your trip. I have to say though, you are making me miss my homestate a little bit. I grew up on Mackinac Island, but now call San Antonio, TX home.

    Reply
  16. Moriah says

    July 30, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    that books looks really interesting! i’m gonna have to check it out!

    Reply

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ABOUT MAGGIE WHITLEY DESIGNS:
Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008.
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