Last weekend we took trip up to Gooseberry Falls for a weekend camping trip in the state park. Grandma Pam was kind enough to sleep with Tinker so we had her camper all to ourselves. We were a little behind schedule, but arrived at the park around 4:00 and got settled in. We had tacos for dinner and took a walk to the lake, it was a beautiful spot for sure. While there, we got a call from Dame and Tasha announcing their engagement. We are all so excited for them.
On Saturday we hiked over to Gooseberry Falls and spent the morning wandering around the park. We took a snack break for licorice and promptly took our shoes off to walk in the water a bit, Jackson was a great explorer. As we walked barefoot across the rocks, Jackson wanted to stick his little toes in every puddle. We saw some tiny fish while there and plopped rocks into the lake. We also came across a spot in which Ron and I took a photo of ourselves after taking a trip to the North Shore to celebrate our engagement over five years ago. Now one child and one more on the way we took another photo at the exact same location. Tinker pushed the jogger on the way back to our campsite and Jackson promptly fell asleep on the way.
After a few naps were had we started preparing for dinner; kabobs on the barbie. After dinner we set out for another hike to the lake. This one turned out to be a little more adventurous than the others, but we made our way back through some difficult terrain with a double wide jogger stroller. When we got to the clearing, Jackson exclaimed "We did it!" Jackson really had a great time while and the park and had to be cleaned up multiple times during the day to be presentable, but it didn't take him long to get filthy all over again. He loved throwing rocks in the lake and the secret passage that led to the bathrooms.
On Sunday after breakfast we headed home, but not before making a stop at the Duluth Zoo. Jackson got to see his favorite animal, the kinkajou.
Last weekend we took trip up to Gooseberry Falls for a weekend camping trip in the state park. Grandma Pam was kind enough to sleep with Tinker so we had her camper all to ourselves. We were a little behind schedule, but arrived at the park around 4:00 and got settled in. We had tacos for dinner and took a walk to the lake, it was a beautiful spot for sure. While there, we got a call from Dame and Tasha announcing their engagement. We are all so excited for them. 
On Saturday we hiked over to Gooseberry Falls and spent the morning wandering around the park. We took a snack break for licorice and promptly took our shoes off to walk in the water a bit, Jackson was a great explorer. As we walked barefoot across the rocks, Jackson wanted to stick his little toes in every puddle. We saw some tiny fish while there and plopped rocks into the lake. We also came across a spot in which Ron and I took a photo of ourselves after taking a trip to the North Shore to celebrate our engagement over five years ago. Now one child and one more on the way we took another photo at the exact same location. Tinker pushed the jogger on the way back to our campsite and Jackson promptly fell asleep on the way. 
After a few naps were had we started preparing for dinner; kabobs on the barbie. After dinner we set out for another hike to the lake. This one turned out to be a little more adventurous than the others, but we made our way back through some difficult terrain with a double wide jogger stroller. When we got to the clearing, Jackson exclaimed "We did it!" Jackson really had a great time while and the park and had to be cleaned up multiple times during the day to be presentable, but it didn't take him long to get filthy all over again. He loved throwing rocks in the lake and the secret passage that led to the bathrooms.
On Sunday after breakfast we headed home, but not before making a stop at the Duluth Zoo. Jackson got to see his favorite animal, the kinkajou.
2 comments:
I forgot about the secret path! That was so funny. We had so much fun! I now know I have a water buddy for life. hehe
I will cherish the memories of this trip forever. It really was a wonderful trip and Jackson was so much fun. It was great to see him throwing rocks in the lake. It brought back memories of when his Mommie was little and it even brought back memories of when I was little. I love the family traditions that are passed on to each generation. It makes me feel connected to the past, present and the future.
All my love,
Grandma Pam
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