Every year, our family vacation to the Northwoods of Wisconsin seems almost surreal once it is over....too beautiful and reviving to the senses to have actually happened outside of our dreams.
This year we were treated by the universe to a spectacular meteor shower. It was Aidan's first, and he was properly awe-struck. The night was perfect : cool, clear, sliver of the moon dark, and scented with cedar wood smoke. I hope to hug the memory of that night close forever.....and for the other three of us to do the same.
I was blissed out to run through beautiful, wild landscapes (and was told that I narrowly missed happening upon a she-bear with two cubs!). We had a family of bald eagles nesting yards from the cabin. Loons chatted with us in their wistful language just off the pier. Does with their fawns made the occasional appearance. We were reminded that nature is truly magical and a treasure to behold.
The fishing was entertaining, the beach waters crystal clear, and the trip to the sand bar yielded an exploring party to the island that has held Delaney's intrigue for three years. Boating and laughing with my dad and stepmother makes the trip even richer for the kids to create grandparent memories to keep.
We reconnected as a family and enjoyed the company of each other. Now, we wait 51 weeks until our next visit to our Northwoods vacation respite. Until then, I vow to wrap myself in the fresh calmness gained by breathing pine-scented air and in the peace that comes from taking quality time with the ones I love.
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