We decided we would stick close to home this year and discover some of the great things about MN. We headed up to Lutsen with our good friends, the Davis', for a week of snow skiing and family fun. Normally late March in northern MN is still cold and snowy, but not this year. It was so warm - 60's and even got into the 70's one day. The slopes were still open, but I have never skied in conditions like that - slush, mud, water, grass right next to the slopes. No gloves, hats or even coats needed the second day. Ella was skiing in her short sleeve shirt part of the time. We signed the kids up for ski school for the first day and they did great! By the 2nd day they were skiing all over the place. The men shared a ski jacket and took turns watching the 2 year olds. Scott was a good sport as skiing is not is favorite past time.
We loved to joke with Scott about him being our "big bunny".
Notice Lake Superior in the background.
Cal and Gretty mastering the bunny hill
the "magic carpet"
We stayed at this great house on Lake Michigan. It was fun for the kids to explore and throw rocks in the lake. We had a big bon fire and roasted marshmallows one night. Spencer told the kids he would give them $1 each if they would jump in the lake (40 degrees). To our shock they all got their swim suits on and did it! We had movie nights and played a lot of games decorated eggs and had an egg hunt and just had a great time relaxing. We taught the Davis' Settlers of Catan and after the kids went to bed the competition got pretty fierce :). We took a ton of pics...
little did they know....
Caroline and Avery were the first brave souls
serious coldness...
ahhhhh I'm so cold...
it wasn't so bad
wait....cold head ache
I did it!
ouch...cold head ache
the ultimate bon fire
cool pic of the waves through the fire
he's got fire in his eyes
the perfect s'more
classic Cal
the kids loved climbing and playing on the big bolders
love the green fingers
egg hunt
Spilt Rock Light House Visitors Center
woof woof!
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