Our Last Weekend of Summer

Two weeks ago we headed north towards Buckhorn, Ontario to spend the last official weekend of summer at the cottage with my Aunt Joanne and Aunt Shirl. All summer we had been trying to make plans to go and visit them but needless to say - we were pretty busy. Instead we opted for a September weekend...hoping that the weather would cooperate. Not only did we have one of the most beautiful weekends of the summer (weather wise), it was also one of the buggiest! Anyone who knows me, knows I hate using real bug spray - I try to go more au natural. But we honestly had no choice that weekend. It was either spray ourselves down with deet, get outside and enjoy the weather or get outside and be eaten alive (staying in wasn't an option).

Although the water was a little chilly we still managed to have a great couple days...playing outdoors, relaxing on the dock, cooking some yummy meals, enjoying movie night (both nights - ha) and celebrating my Aunt Joanne's 70th birthday. Fun Fact: On my Aunt's 60th birthday she trained and ran her first 10k race and I was there at the finish line cheering her on. I was so inspired by her accomplishments that I decided to take up running! Most of you know what that lead to:)

Anyhow, it was a busy and fun-filled two days but as always it was worth all the packing, planning and organizing it takes for a family of 6 to go away for the weekend. And let's not forget all the work it was for both my Aunts (our lovely hosts). I'm pretty sure they headed straight down to the dock with wine in hand as soon as we pulled out of their driveway. Maybe they threw a load of laundry in on the way haha.

On a side note: If you have kids it doesn't matter if you're going away for one night or an entire week...you still have to bring an enormous amount of things! I'm pretty sure I had to pack even more for this trip because I didn't know what the weather would be like. I threw in bathing suits, shorts, pants, jackets, rain gear and slippers. Traveling between seasons requires so much more planning!

Have a wonderful weekend.

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