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.
On Christmas Eve we headed to Wisconsin for winter break. Sometimes it's tricky finding food on holidays. I saw that Norske Nook in Osseo was open. Kids and Brooke got breakfast. I got the Wisconsin Reuben. Everyone was happy. Of course we had to get some pie for the rest of the ride. Next door was a fun store, Boards and Bricks. I wanted to get the kids one more Lego set each, but Brooke was not letting that happen. Come on, it's Christmas! Exactly, they're about to get a bunch of stuff tomorrow. Instead of pie I got some kind of peanut butter cup cookie. Brooke and I shared since we're so in love still. Or she's turning into her mom. I didn't really want anything and it was too much for you so we shared. I completely forgot that we do church on Christmas Eve. As soon as we arrived it was already time for church. We did not pack church clothes but did our best. And probably got me sick for the rest of the trip. Leave it to my mom to always buy treats for t...