Jun 22, 2010

Busy, busy~!

Looking back the past few months have been busy.  I don't expect that to change anytime soon, as David is still preparing for deployment sometime around next spring.  That means it will be just the girls and I, but still a lot will be going on.  


Last week we spent four nights in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and had a really nice time.  We were able to relax, and not worry about looking at a clock so much; no deadlines, etc.  It is so beautiful up there.... We headed back to the U.S. on a beautiful day, versus the day we left all it did was rain, so no ability to make stops to look at scenery.  We stopped in my second-favorite city of the north, Grand Marais for several hours.  I love just looking in all the shops, enjoying the beautiful scenery, and of course, eating lunch.  We spent the night in Tofte, MN, which was quite eventful due to the fire alarm blaring, and having to evacuate the hotel.  Coincidentally at the same time a bad storm was going on; thunder, lightning, and hail, so the manager thought the storm caused the alarm to go off.  Luckily we we under the awning of the hotel, and not in the pouring rain! Prior to the excitement we enjoyed dinner at the Bulefin Grill at Bluefin Bay.  Not at all over-priced, as I would have expected; great food, great service, and a great view! 


Our trip up north could not be complete without a stop in Duluth.  We were also able to attend David's uncle's 50th wedding anniversary vow renewal.  It was so sweet.  They were remarried in the same church as 50 years ago, using the same vows, and even the same maid of honor and bridesmaids.  The celebration continued at the Proctor Moose; with dinner and dancing.  It was a great time!  Of course, our time with family in Duluth is always too short!