Family Vacation

We just got back from a 3 day, 2 night trip to the North Shore. The kids were great considering all the stuff we did. Stopped in Duluth on the way up and threw rocks at Brighton Beach, then stopped in Two Harbors and walked out on the pier.


We stayed in Castle Danger at Gooseberry Park Cabins. Our cabin overlooked Lake Superior and had a screened in porch. We didn't know they had a little play area there; it was a definite bonus. They also had a little "store" where you could stock up on extra things you might need: toiletries, pop, movies, toys, charcoal, matches, etc. - all for free.


The rocky beach, with Grand Superior Lodge (where Jenny and Shane got married last year) in the background. We had bonfires down here after the kids went to sleep.




This is what happens when you misbehave! ha ha.


The second day we went to Gooseberry Falls, which was about 5 mins away.






After naps we went to Split Rock Lighthouse. Elsa was really into it and liked learning about the sunken ships. Lila practiced walking a lot more during this trip, but not enough to let her down. She got pretty frustrated always being held or in the stroller.


Tired after a busy day, Lila goes "night night" at Betty's Pies.


On our way home this morning we stopped at Silver Creek Cliff. There's a lookout area next to it that I'd always wanted to go to, so we finally did. Great little walk with amazing views.




On to Canal Park in Duluth. I was hoping to get a Christmas card photo at the cliff, so I had to bribe Elsa with a treat. We got to Duluth and went into her first candy store. She was, well, like a kid in a candy store. I kept saying, "There's even more, let's keep looking!" She finally chose a classic: a giant swirly lollipop. She has about two bites out of it so far. I wonder how long it'll sit in our fridge??




Lila learned to drink out of a straw at Grandma's.


Going wild at the Electric Fetus. Elsa said,"Mmmm, it smells good in here!" It totally does.


And finally: Lila walking. She keeps saying "bye bye", "glasses", and other sounds to help her concentrate. Little baby! She loves to wear and play with sunglasses. She's holding another pair in her hand.