Day two we got up early enough to head to Clayton, another little town nearby. They have cheese curds and my friend Rich really wanted me to fry some up.
I was up at 5:22am for some reason and decided that since my friend Andy was up (he owns a landscaping company and literally wakes up at 4am) I could head up and have a cup of coffee with him.
The morning was beautiful.
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| Just some cute decor in the bathroom. The whole place was nicely decorated (and newly renovated). |
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| Our sleeping situation. Me and the girls camped out. Them on a queen air mattress and me on a twin. |
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| Relaxing a bit before heading out to Clayton. |
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Beautiful morning for a boat ride.
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| My BFF's wife, who has become one of my closest friends |
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| #sisterwives |
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| Cheese curds. |
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| Mila found cheese as old as her! |
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| Anytime we can find dairy free ice cream, we get it! |
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| New Birks for everyone! |
After Clayton, we headed back to make the fried Cheese Curds and have some lunch before hitting the water again.
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| Kenny is old enough to captain the vessel now! He did GREAT on the way to tubing. It was a good 15 minute ride and he did fantastic. It's a big boat with a lot of people on it on a busy river. |
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| The boys had to sit in the back so Kenny could see |
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| Me and my two besties |
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| Frank, Mark, Charlie and Richard |
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| The littlest and the biggest 😊 |
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| Boys are just nuts! |
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| Big boys' turn to get thrown around |
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| Frank, Ava, Richard |
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| Charlie, Mark, Frank, Ava, Richard |
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| I got to be with my people, who make me feel safe💖 |
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| This. Fucking. View. |
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| A little fishing at dusk. These boys caught SO many fish. Including a 2ft pike and SEVERAL large mouth bass. |
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| We had to recreate a photo |
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| 💕Same order, 4 years apart. 2020 vs. 2024 💕 |
I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The weather, the company, the kids all having fun and hearing their laughter, making lifelong memories. I love that these kids have all known each other since BIRTH. There won't be a time that they won't remember each other and that makes my heart swell. Their parents are my closest friends ever and I wouldn't be where I am without their love and support. There's something to be said about 20+ and 30+ year friendships.
The last two years have been absolute hell (for me). I've tried SO hard to make sure my girls are not affected by this insanity even though it will come to a head soon.
But, we got to enjoy this time with our friends who have become family.
I am so grateful.
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