Sometimes it feels like a mad dash. Do you know the feeling? The crush, the pressure, the craze to get everything you need to get done, so you can just “get to the cottage”. Is it worth it to scrimp and to save? The panic and mad packing, the fight you have to make through wild traffic to escape the suburbs so you can call someone else’s cottage …home for a week? Is it worth it to roll the dice and hope for the best, to use your precious vacation time and and see what happens?
Sigh, yes, a thousand times yes.
For me, a week away in cottage country is not just about a vacation. It’s not just about unplugging, unwinding, and relaxing. It’s so much more than long summer days. It’s the chance to share memories of my childhood with my girls, to give them a solid week with no stress, no pressure, just…joy.
Splashing in crystal clear water.
Mastering the canoe, and adventuring out on their own.
Running in the rain, because you can’t control the weather, so why not?
It’s about making warm fuzzy memories for my children, and for me too.
It’s about taking a moment to let the worries of the world wash away, and really be thankful for everything we have.
Time with my family, my girls, my SassySis and her little fam? Truly priceless.
Too soon to start the countdown to next year?
I used to do the cottage vacation as a kid, & it was the most wonderful thing. They are memories I have cherished forever. You have given your family something special they will always remember.
What a beautiful place. I love the cottage. Looks like the perfect place to wind down.
that looks like a great get away
Truly every moment was worth it. Start counting down 🙂
Heaven on earth. We all need these sorts of getaways.
It looks beautiful and peaceful. I just love the cottage!
That little place was just so quaint. I’ve already started my hunt for next years rental.
Beautiful photos! It looks like everyone is enjoying their vacation!
It was the first time I felt truly relaxed in months. I do wish we’d gone for just a little longer. Greedy right? LOL
That cottage could house my troops! Wow!
It was the perfect spot for our two families!
Nice vacation! Love it! Lots of fun and awesome pics!
Thanks Jackie! I keep promising to take more pictures, this vacation I finally did!
Sounds perfect and it is definitely priceless!
Thanks Deb, I’ve already started the planning for next year 🙂
We do something so similar! Pack up our family and drive FOREVER to get to our little getaway spot all in the name of unplugging and relaxing. It can seem like a hassle, but it’s so worth it.
It really is worth the hassle isn’t? And why does the drive home seem so much longer than the drive there? LOL
Looks like the trouble was worth the reward!
I think it was! Already looking forward to next year!
What a beautiful spot. And summer vacations should be all about fun and creating some wonderful memories. You have certainly done that!
Thanks Elizabeth, that’s always my goal 🙂
It’s never to soon to start the countdown.
I LOVE that cottage!
Sometimes it makes life easier when you have that special vacay to look forward to! (and isn’t that cottage cute?!)
What a pretty cottage and definitely worth it!
I have to agree, we love every second 🙂