Saturday we went to a fun restaurant for supper and then headed back to the Lodge. I snapped a few pics along the way, so you could see some of the homes in the area. Petoskey is known for it's Victorian homes and there are many of them.
The hotel had a really nice pool and the girls were so anxious to get into it! After we got back, they were quickly in their suits and ready to swim. We had the pool all to ourselves that night.
Aaron and Ruby
Aaron, Laura and Ruby
Alaina and Bob taking a time out in the hot tub.
After swimming, we spent a little time in their room having snacks and watching a show.
Sunday morning came with mist and drizzle. This is the view from our room. You can see the river in the background. It's bigger than it looks here. We saw some fairly large boats coming down it.
Someone had told us about a hidden beach where there were lots of Petoskey stones, so we stopped there before heading out.
They were right! There were lots of stones there. This is the one Ruby found - the biggest one we found during our time there.
Here's Alaina with all the stones she found over the weekend. She has a real eye and seems to find more than the rest of us.
As we drove, the skies cleared and soon the sun was out. We got back in the mid afternoon.
It was a wonderful weekend - such a fun time with people we love!
Those houses and stones look beautiful. I'm so glad you had a lovely time with your family. Seeing your photos makes me hopeful that the UK will get back to some sort of normality too.
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ReplyDeleteThis was a wonderful family adventure...I really enjoyed going along.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had some away time and it was extra special with those you love. Those homes are awesome. I like the rocks too! It is good to go but also good to be home....lol Happy Friday
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these weekend memories. You have such a lovely family. Enjoy the coming weekend and I will see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteThe girls will treasure this time forever. So glad you could enjoy a nice weekend togehter.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite things to do, looking for stones on the shore. I love the stone that Ruby found!
ReplyDeleteThose rocks are so pretty!! I've never seen anything like that and am happy to learn something new today! I know you all had such a good time with those young ladies!! Nothing better than quality family time!! Thanks for sharing your get-away with us, Mari!
ReplyDeleteLove to see Petosky stones!
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Breathtakingly beautiful, smiles. Thank you Mari for always bringing a smile.
ReplyDeleteThose houses are just dreamy!!!
ReplyDeleteI love these pictures. I've always admired Victorian homes. So happy the girls enjoyed the pool and how nice to have it to yourselves that night. I love the stones the girls found. Thank you all for sharing your wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time!!! I have thoroughly enjoyed this vacation!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your time away with family with us, Mari. I can just imagine what a good time you all had. Do you know what causes the designs on the Petoskey stones? It’s fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what causes the look of the Petoskey stones. When you are in upper MI you see them all polished and pretty in gift shops. They make jewlery, magnets, or sell just the stone. They are even prettier when they are polished.
ReplyDeletePrecious photographs. Sounds like a wonderful time. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time! I am fascinated by those Petoskey stones; I'd never heard of them until you blogged about them once before. Dagny would freak out if she found something like that. And those Victorian houses! So lacy and imposing. Truly gorgeous. What a nice family trip. xoxo
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