Monday, July 30, 2012

Trip to Chicago and Madeline Island



We flew out last Thursday night to spend ten days with our Chicago family.  We flew into Chicago and then drove with the family up to Madeline Island on Lake Superior where we stayed for a week before returning to Chicago and then flying home arriving at midnight last night.  Yes, we're tired.  :0) We had a great week and a half though as you'll see from the next few posts.  Hannah, Joe, and I sat together on the flight out.  Ollie and Grace were together further back in the plane. 
As soon as we got to Chicago, Joe took off down the street to Aunt Steph's house and was met by some very excited cousins. 
We took two days to make the 8 hour drive up to Madeline Island, we caravaned so there was lots of switching riders and drivers.  The above pic is when I was riding with Grandma with the top down in her Mini Cooper.  Fun!  We made a few stops to break up the drive, below Sophie gives me a big smile, I think she was really happy to be out of the car. 




In keeping with tradition we stopped for some berry picking before taking the ferry over to the island.  We picked 3 flats of raspberries, they were amazing! 





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