When I was a baby, my family started a new tradition.  Each summer, my Dad’s entire family – my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins included – would gather for a week in the Northwoods.  As kids, we waited all year in anticipation of our trips to the “Vacation House”, really a small resort on Lake Thompson in northern Wisconsin.  For a week we swam, played, water-skied, fished, and enjoyed the freedom of summer.  Most of all, we spent time together.

As we got older, it got harder for the kids – now working or in college – to make it up North.  My parents thought about making their long-time dream a reality, and eventually found their own place on a lake with a perfect view of the Wisconsin sunsets.

Kamran and I don’t make it up very often, but when we do, we savor every second.  This weekend we managed to escape the city for a couple days to refresh our minds and our bodies with the peace of the Northwoods and the company of family.  We even managed to squeeze in a little photoshoot to take advantage of the beautiful light and picturesque setting.

Oh, and if you ever need help with your bonfires, give me a call.  I’m pretty good at getting things started. 🙂