Did anyone see ABC's Brothers and Sisters episode last season when the entire family spent their last weekend at the family lake house? I remember thinking how cool it would be to have a place like that for our kids. The show centered around the memories made at the lake house over the years. However, chances of us ever finding a place would be slim to none. Mike has to be within an hour driving distance from home ~ being that he is on call 24/7, it makes it near impossible to leave town often. Although we did have the Rock River only 15 minutes away from us, property was hard to come by. I thought it was too bad we couldn't do something like that. However, we do have a beautiful home and so much to offer the kids and their friends there. We are very blessed to have all we do.
Funny thing happened last Superbowl Sunday... We were at our friends house watching the Bears (sad day for us Bear fans...) My friend Brenda and I were searching for homes for rent for a summer vacation on the pc during halftime. One search led to another and we ended up on a homes for sale site. And, there it was! What seemed like a move-in ready three bedroom house on the Rock River only 25 minutes from home. Not only was the location perfect, but the price was, too! So, of course, I had a bug placed in ear and had to look into it. (It was another one of those moments when I got a gleam in my eye and Mike knew he was in for it!) Sure enough it was a great house and the sellers were motivated since they had already been relocated to Arizona of all places...HA! So, to make a long story short, we ended up buying the house the first of March.
Needless to say, we have been enjoying all our time spent at the "Cabin" this summer. We were hoping this would get us out on the boat more often while creating a life-time memories for our family... ...So far so good, I'd say! We have been there every weekend since the beginning of May and have been having lots of fun!
The kids have loved the time at the Cabin. They have made new friends and play outside more. YEAH! We have fishing, boating, swimming, tubing, skiing, tire swinging and so much more for them. I am actually amazed at the numerous games they can come up with using with an old stick or rock. Sure makes me think back to when we were kids and would spend hours on end outside playing not needing a movie or video game to keep us entertained. They take turns inviting a friend and love showing them around the place. Some weekends they each have a friend or two making for one crowded cabin at night. That doesn't seem to bother anyone since no one has trouble finding a bed, couch or air mattress to crash out on after a day full of activities.
The Cabin has been GREAT for Mike, too! We have met many of the neighbors there and have really enjoyed time with them. Mike is not only able to boat whenever he wants, but gets to laugh and, most importantly, unwind ~ something he can never do at home. Some of the goofy things they do brings back many college memories ~ yikes! It has been such a blessing in that alone actually as Mike works so hard and so very long each week. It is great to see him get to relax!!! I also love it up there. Not only do I get a break from all the laundry, cleaning and housework at home, but I enjoy the quality time with the kids and my hubby. We spend more time together playing, cooking and having fun without the distractions we have at home.
I truly believe buying the Cabin has been such a blessing. We were needing something to pull us together as a family. Mike is gone an awful lot and the kids are becoming so darn busy, at times it is so hard to find time to be all together as a family. Although the Cabin is only 25 minutes from home, we seem like we are in another world when there. It's a whole other place I so appreciate and am thankful for. God knew what he was doing Superbowl Sunday. I am so thankful for his guidance and our great fortune of finding the Cabin. Thank you for blessing us once again, Lord!
Give us a holler anytime. We love having guests and have plenty of space! Plus, we ALWAYS have smores fixins'!
Hugs!
Colleen
Funny thing happened last Superbowl Sunday... We were at our friends house watching the Bears (sad day for us Bear fans...) My friend Brenda and I were searching for homes for rent for a summer vacation on the pc during halftime. One search led to another and we ended up on a homes for sale site. And, there it was! What seemed like a move-in ready three bedroom house on the Rock River only 25 minutes from home. Not only was the location perfect, but the price was, too! So, of course, I had a bug placed in ear and had to look into it. (It was another one of those moments when I got a gleam in my eye and Mike knew he was in for it!) Sure enough it was a great house and the sellers were motivated since they had already been relocated to Arizona of all places...HA! So, to make a long story short, we ended up buying the house the first of March.
Needless to say, we have been enjoying all our time spent at the "Cabin" this summer. We were hoping this would get us out on the boat more often while creating a life-time memories for our family... ...So far so good, I'd say! We have been there every weekend since the beginning of May and have been having lots of fun!
The kids have loved the time at the Cabin. They have made new friends and play outside more. YEAH! We have fishing, boating, swimming, tubing, skiing, tire swinging and so much more for them. I am actually amazed at the numerous games they can come up with using with an old stick or rock. Sure makes me think back to when we were kids and would spend hours on end outside playing not needing a movie or video game to keep us entertained. They take turns inviting a friend and love showing them around the place. Some weekends they each have a friend or two making for one crowded cabin at night. That doesn't seem to bother anyone since no one has trouble finding a bed, couch or air mattress to crash out on after a day full of activities.
The Cabin has been GREAT for Mike, too! We have met many of the neighbors there and have really enjoyed time with them. Mike is not only able to boat whenever he wants, but gets to laugh and, most importantly, unwind ~ something he can never do at home. Some of the goofy things they do brings back many college memories ~ yikes! It has been such a blessing in that alone actually as Mike works so hard and so very long each week. It is great to see him get to relax!!! I also love it up there. Not only do I get a break from all the laundry, cleaning and housework at home, but I enjoy the quality time with the kids and my hubby. We spend more time together playing, cooking and having fun without the distractions we have at home.
I truly believe buying the Cabin has been such a blessing. We were needing something to pull us together as a family. Mike is gone an awful lot and the kids are becoming so darn busy, at times it is so hard to find time to be all together as a family. Although the Cabin is only 25 minutes from home, we seem like we are in another world when there. It's a whole other place I so appreciate and am thankful for. God knew what he was doing Superbowl Sunday. I am so thankful for his guidance and our great fortune of finding the Cabin. Thank you for blessing us once again, Lord!
Give us a holler anytime. We love having guests and have plenty of space! Plus, we ALWAYS have smores fixins'!
Hugs!
Colleen
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