The kickoff to our Boundary Waters trip started with a cookout in Duluth. Right along the rocky shores of east Duluth. Burgers and playing in Lake Superior, what could be better for this little bub. We camped at Jay Cooke state park for the night, then drove back to Duluth for some Duluth Grill breakfast. Had we known that we were meeting with Blake and Daniel on the far side of Duluth, we'd have stayed in Two Harbors. But I guess it worked out. Duluth Grill is still delicious. Meadow is now in her, "Why are you taking photos of me" phase. We had some time before getting to Voyageur Canoe Outfitters so stopped in Grand Marais.
With every practice Theo has gotten better and better at hockey. I really enjoy watching him play. That's him in the dark blue shirt. He hadn't gotten his jersey yet. Most of the kids were wearing their old jersey's or their siblings. Two of the dads coach the co-ed team. Theo's in the 9U age bracket. I thought all the kids were going to be beginners like Theo, but some of them are really good. On Saturday, Theo had his first hockey game. He's a little more timid during games than he is at practice. After the first line, Theo came out and played goalie! He hadn't played goalie in practice, but he does prefer defense. I thought he was going to be in tears being chosen to play goalie. He did a pretty good job, but soon one of the other kids showed up in full goalie gear. And that boy took over for the rest of the season. Theo's friend Georgie's parents got us to sign up. They were both unreluctant at first, but both seem to be liking it more and more. Th...