Every summer we travel to the Northwoods to visit my
parents and spend some time enjoying the outdoors and relaxed atmosphere
in Northern Wisconsin. This year's trip was extra special because we
were celebrating my parent’s 20th wedding anniversary. The Connell Compound was
crowded with lots of family - it was awesome to get relatives from
both sides to come out for the event. In addition, this was Harper's first trip
to Wisconsin. Her presence obviously diminished the amount of time we spent at
resorts, but it was a lot of fun to take her around to our favorite places and
let her explore the outdoors. The following are some of the highlights from the
trip....
- Dick & Judy's 20th Wedding Anniversary. The Connell Compound was packed with 38 people who all came together to celebrate. Aunt Ruth did the majority of the cooking (Mmmmm, delicious as always). The cousins (Greg, Renee, Annie, Scott & Erika, Sarah and Ross) did a tube ride down the river during the afternoon. After a rowdy Newlywed Game with the relatives, some of us visited Flaters Resort - which was much crazier than normal due to their annual softball tournament.
- Cousin Greg arrived a day early - we didn't know he was coming, and he didn't have the address. Luckily, his mom (Aunt Nancy) called to ask if he had arrived....and he was soon found wondering around at Flaters!
- Canoeing and kayaking down the Flambeau River - gorgeous as always. This year we saw deer (mother and her fawn) and a bald eagle.
- Harper's first visit to Great Grandma's house. She enjoyed the visit and scarfed down Grandma's mash potatoes and gravy. She also got to visit Irvine Park in Chippewa - the park hasn't changed too much throughout the years so it's a lot like how I remember it as a child!
- Harper went resorting for the first time! Although she was a bit under the weather, she enjoyed seeing the bear at Flaters, meeting Baby Oliver and playing on the bar at MDs (Headquarters). Harper was so comfy at MDs that she even put her feet up on the bar while having a bottle and was later provided toys to play with while we visited with the owners.
- Lunch at the Norske Nook in Rice Lake. The restaurant is known for their Norwegian and American food. Grandpa Dick was the most daring and had a Lefse Meal Wrap (meatball, mash potato rolled up inside lefse). The Norske Nook is also known for their award winning pies - so our table ordered 3 slices. Harper (and Ross) had their first bites of strawberry pie - not surprisingly, they both loved it
- This was the first time that all of the Harper kids (Dave, Renee and myself) have been to the Connell lodge at the same time. It was extra special to see all of the grandchildren (Addy, Sydney, Addison, Brody, Harper and Reid) there at the same time.
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