Cabin in the Woods

Since we are traveling without our trailer for several weeks (did I tell the whole trailer repair/insurance saga?) some friends of ours gave us the use of their cabin in “the big woods” of northern Minnesota for a week between our meetings.  It had a twofold purpose – it got us out of their house and hair for the week, and we got a family vacation (it may have been our first ever, now that I think of it)!  Now there are some who would say that an evangelist is on a perpetual vacation, but that is only because they have not traveled with four children and a seemingly endless supply of deadlines.  We have managed to see some great things in our travels, but it is far from what anyone would call a vacation!  So, since that particular myth has now been busted, I will continue with my original story. :)

We had the run of a lovely little cabin far from everywhere in Talmoon, MN.  The leaves had just passed their peak, and the weather was cool, but still very nice.  We just sat around after school each day and played games, did jigsaw puzzles, and enjoyed a week without deadlines.  We even had some snow!

The cabin was situated on Lake Big Too Much (okay, I thought that was a very funny name), so we were able to see the lovely water each day.  The days were mostly overcast, but this particular day was sunny, so I took the opportunity to take a few scenic photos.

Altogether, it was a very relaxing time, and we are grateful to our friends for allowing us to use their cabin in the woods. 

What is your favorite vacation memory?