Memorial Day Weekend 2011

A family tradition returned in 2011. Memorial Day Weekend at Big Bear Lodge.
Big Bear Lodge is Hillary's parents Barb and Randy's Northwoods home near Mercer, WI.
Audra munches on Grandpa Randy's specialty pancakes. Grandma Barb and Hillary help out too.
I think she likes them!
Looks like a good day to do some fishing. It is also the 5th anniversary of Hillary and Ryan's engagement which happened right here on the dock.
My time flies! That tackle box use to hide an engagement ring. Now just hooks and lures for fishing with Grady and eventually Audra.
Grady sports his Big Bear sweatshirt. Quite appropriate for this weekend.
Fish On! Grady stuck at it for about a 1/2 hour. I was pretty surprised he made it that long. He did pick up on the rules right away. In fact he told us many times NO Falling in the Lake!
Later in the morning Ryan was able to catch a small fish. Grady was super excited to see it.
Later on we ventured into Manitowish Waters for some ice cream. Aunt Ashley and Uncle Trevor and their dog Oscar joined us.
Grady even shared his ice cream with his sister Audra.
Even Mommy shared her ice cream with her sister Ashley.
Back in Mercer we stopped at the park. What a beautiful view for swing.
Our little daredevil only wanted to go higher and faster!
Grady, Brooks, Audra and Mommy return from a walk.
Grandpa Randy and his little buddy Grady.
Happy Memorial Day from Big Bear Lodge, Mercer WI!
Monday afternoon we got home in time to head over to Dolphin's Cove at the Prairie Athletic Club. The kids didn't want to pose for pictures, it was time to hit the water!
Welcome back Summer, we missed you!