Thursday, July 16, 2015

Beautiful Wisconsin................

I have lived in Wisconsin twice for very brief periods of time.  I really do love the state.  The farmland rolling by as you drive, the wonderful, vibrant cities, and the charming smaller towns.  Although the politics of the state leave me a bit sick to my stomach (not unlike my own state), the people and the beauty of the state make up for all of that.  I miss living there, I really do, so visiting it is really fun for me.  We drove close to Oconomowoc, near where we used to live.  We stayed up in Door, Co. where my SIL's have a beautiful home right on the shores of Lake Michigan, just south of the town of Egg Harbor.  


Can you imagine seeing this view everyday from your back deck?


Or this view from down by the water?


We visited The Ridges Sanctuary where this upper lighthouse lines up with a smaller one and used to guide ships into port safely.  The trees and the flowers were magnificent.  My SIL's volunteer here every week keeping the precious grounds protected.  They have recently been involved in trying to reestablish different lilies back into this protected area.


This amazing yarn bombing is courtesy of a husband and wife team.  If I remember the article correctly, the lovely woman owner of this property started the project, and then her husband joined in and finished it.


We went for a walk in a gorgeous outdoor gallery with paths that lead through the woods with sculptures everywhere.  The sculptures were so interesting.   People are so incredibly talented it just amazes me.


Little Buddy needed a little rest with his aunt's after  all of his walking around looking at art, by the way these comfy rocking chairs were for sale just in case you are interested.


Most of the time was spent reading, knitting and playing with this special little guy of mine.  I actually realized I don't see him near as much as I would like to due to work.  It was fun to just be with him and hear him chatting away about airplanes, vans and trains.


There was even time for a few smooches.  He is very smoochable after all. 





There were long walks in the woods and on this great road near my SIL's house.  Well we were walking but Little Buddy was running walker style.



We were treated to some beautiful sunsets, gorgeous temperatures and even an evening thunderstorm.  It was perfect and makes me miss Wisconsin all over again.


Bye for now Wisconsin, thank you for the wonderful trip.

45 comments:

Judy S. said...

Your post made me homesick until I remembered those WI winters! Did you find the yarn shop in Door County? Loved the photos of you and LB. He's such a little cutie.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I don't think I've ever been to Wisconsin but it looks lovely. Glad you had such a good time. Little Buddy is very cute and very snuggly!

Linda

Elizabeth said...

The views are lovely! Enjoy your time with Buddy!

linda said...

It looks like an amazing place Meredith what beautiful scenery, lovely photo's of you and little buddy too. I'm glad that you have had some time to relax and have fun with that little man. :) xx

CJ said...

What a beautiful place, and the view of the lake is wonderful. I love the photos of you and Little Buddy, they're absolutely gorgeous. And the one of him and his aunts all on a chair each is brilliant as well. Glad you had some good times together, you've made me smile. CJ xx

kathy b said...

Mere

You look radiant with that child! Oh my. Great images. I LOVE DOOR COUNTY And all things Wisconsin.
If I had known, I 'd have driven up to hug you both! NEXT TIME..you can't escape me!
The Northwoods near Eagle River and Minocqua, Door County, Milwaukee zoo and the Sheep and Wool festival in Jefferson are my favorite places~!

Lynne said...

Love those lake views, it reminds me of my hometown in Canada. So pretty. That kid of yours and his big grin just makes me laugh. Great pictures Meredith. Looks like a memorable trip.

Karen51 said...

Loved your post. Made me homesick for Door County. We lived in Sturgeon Bsy for 13 years. It was a great place to raise our sons. So happy for the newly married couple. And glad you got to make the trip.

Karen51 said...

Your post made me homesick for Door County. We lived in Sturgeon Bay for 13 years. Great place to raise our sons. Congratulations to the new married couple. And glad you were able to make the trip.

Carla from The River said...

This post is so fun. As a Wisconsin girl, it hits this heart with a smile. :-))
I love Door County, I have not visited in several years. Next time a trip to the West side of the state to visit a blog buddy :-))
Carla

Toni said...

So glad you're having a good trip!!!

Caffeine Girl said...

It's so nice to hear good things about my state. Door County really is beautiful, isn't it? It's on our list of places to possibly retire. It is very quiet most of the year, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. We'll be going up ourselves the first week in August. I know exactly which gallery you took a walk at, and it is one of our favorite places to visit.

Don't forget, there is always a welcome mat out for you in Madison!

And, yes, LB is very smoochable! (Love that word.)

Betsy said...

That view is absolutely stunning. I could get used to that for sure. A cup of tea. My knitting or crochet and a comfy chair and I would be happy all summer! I'm so very happy that you all had a wonderful time. There are never enough minutes in the day to spend with our little ones is there? Happy days of summer Mere.
Blessings always,
Betsy

kristieinbc said...

What a spectacular place! I can see why you miss it. And your SIL's have an amazing view! As always, Little Buddy steals the show though. Even the beautiful scenery can't compete with his cuteness. :-)

Zuzu's Petals said...

I just love, love, love the "Farmer"on his tractoe!

Karen said...

I would love to visit the Great Lakes area some day. It looks so beautiful and I've never met a person from there that I didn't like immediately! Nice people. LB gets cuter by the minute:)

kathyinozarks said...

Hi Meredith, sounds like the perfect vacation for all of you. I love Wisconsin too-one of my favorite places for sure. Perhaps you can move back some day

Unknown said...

I have always wanted to live on Lake Michigan. Wish I could afford to. I never tire of looking at it. It is beautiful no matter which side of the lake you are on. I absolutely loved the pictures of you with Little Buddy...you radiate love in them.

Grandmabeckyl.blogspot said...

Lovely photos of Wisconsin. Never been there but I'm sure it is beautiful. When we were in PA years ago I found a lovely rocker I wanted to buy but hubby said no. Even if it was Amish made. I fell in love with it and it could have been shipped. Oh well! Little Buddy is so adorable and glad he had a good time with family and you, his sweet mama! How fun. A smooch and a hug from me to you both!!!! Take care!

My Garden Diaries said...

Hey friend! I have been away from blogging for some time now so I am just getting around to catching back up.....LOVE that shot of the smooches!!! Goodness! Does it get any better than that! You are stunning!!! And Egg Harbor is just a dream!!! So love that you all were able to get away and enjoy this time together! Happy weekend to you and that sweet boy! Nicole xo

Chris said...

What a lovely place! And that view is something else! So glad to see you had a nice break. I love all your family pics. i would love a couple of those rockers , that photo is so cute! Such lovely photos of you and your little boy together. Now I'll go haul out my old atlas to check out Wisconsin, my geographical knowledge of that part of your country is so so. Now what would that area be called, it wouldn't be the Midwest , Great Lakes area?? It sure looks nice !

Jo said...

What a lovely post. I haven't been over for ages, end of term stuff you know... I love the photos of you with Buddy, Meredith. The place you chose to stay looks really good for relaxing and being a family. Jo x

Janet said...

What lovely pictures. The views are gorgeous, no wonder you love it so much. Little Buddy looks like he had a great time, lovely to see his big smile.

Anonymous said...

Wisconsin is indeed lovely! Especially by the lake! You all look like you had a wonderful time. I kept going back to that first photo in your post and dreaming of what it would be like to wake up to that view every morning! Lucky indeed are your SIL's. By the way, are your SIL's twins? Sure do look alike!

I hope you enjoyed your family reunion-ish and your trip! Gosh, I haven't been to Wisconsin or the Mid-West for ages! Since grad school actually, wow, that is a long time ago, lol!

Little Buddy looked like the thoroughly enjoyed himself! :D

Hugs for now,

Tanna said...

Your Wisconsin photos are beautiful... but, pale next to the ones of you and Little Buddy!! LOVE those! So glad you enjoyed this time! blessings ~ tanna

RURAL said...

It looks like a dream trip...and what gorgeous scenery!

Jen

Chris K in Wisconsin said...

So glad you enjoyed your trip back to our beautiful state ~~ minus the horrific politics ~ ugh. My Aunt & Uncle lived in Sturgeon Bay with a beautiful home right off the bay, and those photos reminded me of their view every day also. Door County is a beautiful area. But, so is the Madison area!! Hope you have had a chance to visit our little corner of the state sometime as well!!
Little Buddy must have loved it. The weather the week you were here was spectacular. Not so much right now as we are to get into the low 90's w/ heat indexes into the low 100's..... that would have been too much like Florida, so it was wonderful to experience some varied weather.
Congrats on the wedding. A truly amazing and wonderful testament to the times.... they are a-changing!

Heldasland said...

I have just caught up with your posts I have been away .I'm sending hugs for the sad news. Little bud is gorgeous love the photo of the smooch. You look radiant.
Also belated happy birthday

Gracie Saylor said...

Well now you have me falling in love with Wisconsin, too, Meredith :) I have thought that if I could not live near an ocean I would like to live near one of the Great Lakes, and this post confirms it! I'm so glad you had a good visit with your family...the photos of LB rocking with his aunties, and the one with just you and him are especially precious to me. Wishing you a restful weekend...if possible :) xx

mamasmercantile said...

It certainly looks like a beautiful place to visit with some stunning scenery. So nice for you to be able to catch up with family. Little Buddy really is coming along, he looks to have grown taller. He certainly is a sweetheart.

Anonymous said...

Looks like Little Buddy (and his Mom) had a very good vacation.

I would LOVE to have a view like that every morning. GORGEOUS!

handmade by amalia said...

I'm glad that you and the smoochable had such a great time, Meredith! You deserve it. And what a gorgeous place!
Amalia
xo

Amy at love made my home said...

I agree that Wisconsin is beautiful, but oh gosh, so are those photos of you and Buddy! They really are the very best!!!!!! I am sure that Buddy gets bigger and appears to be going faster every time I see a photo of him! He looks so grown up sitting in the rocking chair doesn't he! Great memories!! xx

Crafty in the Med said...

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful holiday moments with us . I have thoroughly enjoyed all the views and snapshots of you with your family over the last two posts. I just love those two pics of you with buddy .....smoochable....very apt!!

My but that is impressive scenery!!
wishing you a rather belated happy birthday xx

keep well

Amanda :-)

Jodiebodie said...

After so much sad news recently, it is lovely to read (and agree with you) that "love is love is love". Congratulations on all of your family milestones and your Little Buddy is such a cutie! The smooches from the little ones in our lives are like nothing else!
Hugs, xx

Mylittlepieceofengland said...

Looks a beautiful place, so picturesque and peaceful. Lovely smooching xx

Babajeza said...

It looks like you had a wonderful summer vacation! :-)

serendipity said...

What a beautiful looking place. I'm glad you had a lovely break in amongst the recent sadness. Debbie xx

Faeryfay said...

What a beautiful place!:)

Gillian said...

Looks like a lovely place; I've never been. Little Buddy is great - the photos of the two of you together are so nice.

Pradeepa said...

What an amazing place to live and such spectacular views from the house! Love the photos of you and Buddy. Glad you had a great vacation with family.

EMMA said...

Playing a bit of computer catch up tonight...
Lovely pictures (especially the smooche) looks like you have been haveing a wonderful time recently.
What a view from you sil's place!

elns said...

What a lovely post. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip and got to spend some quality time with your little man as well. I love the photo of LB with the SILs. super cute. It's also a treat to get a picture of the two of you as well. Lots of good stuff, lots of love in this post.

Annie Cholewa said...

Oh, that lake! Just now, when things are a bit difficult here, if there were a lake like that nearby that I could run to that's where you'd fine me!

Love the smoochies pic ... your little guy is just so awesome x

Suzan said...

It's always fun visiting family!!! Your Aunts look like twins!
Awesome knitting tree!! Your post is full of FUN photos!! Buddy is growing!!