One of my favorite places is the Snyder family cottage at Big Star Lake. It is a beautiful place where we can hang out with Matt's family and enjoy God's Creation. I love the late nights playing games, Grandma's cinnamon rolls, swimming in the lake, and of course, the boat parade on the Fourth of July! In recent years, we have been making a trip up there once in the fall, which is a different experience than the typical summer trip. Instead of grilling hamburgers, we make steamy chili. And instead of swimming, we get cozy by the fire and enjoy good conversation. And it is quiet. The lake is still after the speed boats have left for the season.
This time, the guys made a special trip to the river to fish for salmon. It was funny to seem them get excited about waders, fishing vests, and "long underpants"! It was COLD (the Snuggie helped)!. Thankfully they returned home safely after catching a few. The girls enjoyed staying in making the usual caramel apples and a few crafts. We also got to see Aunt Ann and Uncle Dan who came in from Minnesota. This time was especially fun with taking Ellie for the first time. Hopefully she won't mind returning next summer! I am sure she will grow to love this place as much as her parents do.
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