Lazy Days of Summer

Tomorrow we go over to the elementary school so the kids can find out who their teachers will be this coming school year. It's hard to believe that summer is almost over. The kids were in camps for the better part of June and July and those always seem to wind down by the first week of August. That's when we try and do some other fun things and get some day trips in.

Twice this summer, our trip to Green Bay to visit my sister was canceled due to illness. One other time she was supposed to come stay with us and that was canceled as well. Needless to say...my daughter was not happy. Quick thinking on my part and incredible hospitality on Uncle Stevie and Aunt Jocelyn's part and we were headed to Evanston, Illinois.

I've only been to Evanston on two other occasions...both times for Badger football games. (Sidenote here...Northwestern campus is, or was, dry. That meant no sitting at a bar for pre-game warm-ups. Being a Wisconsin grad...well, need I say more?)

Today's trip was a totally different experience. It reminded me of our visits to New York to see my brother-in-law. I love to have family excited about where they live and eager to show us around. It's reassuring to know that even though they may no longer be close by, they are in good hands.

We didn't go to any toy stores or children's museums. We didn't go to an arcade or zoo. We just walked around their town and visited some of their favorite spots. Universities, beaches, burger joints, and even a chapel.

The kids were great. Our tour guides were a blast. It was just a lovely summer day.