Into the wild...

We spent last Friday and Saturday at the cabin.  The boys finally had their dream come true - to be able to spend the night at the cabin.  They have spent the night there before, but they were probably too young to realize it.   We had a great time.  The forecast called for scattered showers and the skies were dark at times, but it never did rain.   Honestly, if the sun was out all day we would have been melting up there so we couldn't have asked for anything other than what it was.   We did a lot of cleaning and had a lot of fun.  I posted pictures of some of the highlights.  

Using the scythe - The boys each grabbed one and were mowing down tall grass and weeds all over the place.  I was afraid they were going to cut up their legs or each other but they were loving it.  Evan kept telling me that he had "work to do" as he walked around with the scythe  -it was quite cute.  
Going for walks - This is a photo of Ev on the bridge while we were on a walk.  Their favorite walk includes walking to the "ruins of the castle".  This time Daddy even walked them further in and they got to see the tunnel where the dragon used to live.   Next time I will have to join them on this hike and get some photos of the boys in the ruins.  I love this photo of Evan - this cowboy hat has been at the cabin forever and Evan always likes to wear it.  
Picking wildflowers - I don't know if picking wildflowers is illegal in this state or not but the boys (especially Evan) were picking them left and right and bringing them to me.   By the time we left on Saturday I had a beautiful, giant bouquet to bring home with me.  The flowers sure are pretty though!  The mosquitos were awful - that is why Evan is bundled for the great white North in this photo.  The kids were still all covered with bug bites in spite of being covered up and doused with bug repellent. 
Speaking of pretty...this little beauty is into everything and wants to be included in everything.   She is still at an age where being at the cabin is very hard for her.  She had to be watched like crazy every minute or she could be in big trouble in very little time.  Luckily Grama was there to give us some backup or we would have been going out of our minds. 

Playing in the river - Our boys cannot get enough of this river.  It is so cold yet they will go in without a second thought.  They love wading around and looking for treasures (and golf balls).  They love riding down the river in the blow up boat or tubing with Daddy.   They have not been very successful in fishing the river - they may be a little young.  Evan has managed to lose one fishing pole and get his new pole snagged up so many times that I have lost count.  The days of fish on the grill are yet to come. 
Red Pop - The cabin is all about getting away from everyday life and treats.  Red pop is about the best treat the boys can imagine!
Little cereal boxes - We were not sure what to do for the kids for breakfast.  At home they usually have waffles, pancakes or something similar to that.   We bought the variety pack of cereal and they could not have been more happy with anything.   They ate the whole pack - for breakfast and for just snackin'.  I love these cereal packs.  They remind me of spending the night at my grandparents' house.  My Grama always had these for breakfast in the morning and it always felt like such a decadent treat to get to pick a different cereal each morning.  

All in all, it was a great overnight trip and we are looking forward to going again soon.  Little by little the cabin is coming together and will soon be back in tip top shape.  The boys love it "in the wild" and can't wait to go back.