Wrapping Things UP

Fall is our favorite time of the year. The crisp air, vibrant foliage and shorter days make this season one that reminds us to slow down, spend time with family, throw on a sweater and enjoy that coffee on the porch.

Coffee with friends
Coffee with friends in PJs
And especially coffee with friends with cider donuts

Some outdoor exploring was on the immediate agenda.

Local lake
So many beautiful lakes!
Beautiful day!

After all the fun, it was time to get to work. We restacked firewood, painted trim and programmed garage door opener.

Outdoor stack
Programming garage door opener
Painting trim
Monochromatic wall and trim (Drift of Mist)
Downstairs bath

We did have to run into Escanaba to Menards and witnessed the Supermoon.

Supermoon at Dusk
Sunset during the Supermoon

We installed vinyl trim in upstairs bathroom and wired up the heated floor.

Trim
Heated floor controls
Finished!

I also had to do some work, so put in a day and a half of computer work and remote meetings. In the meantime, the crew took care of business downstairs by installing the floors.

Vacuuming the debris
Flooring is hard on the knees!
Last piece!
Ready for relaxing!

We took advantage of the beautiful weather to steal away for some leaf peeping and rock hunting.

Fall splendor!
McCullough Lake
New Rock for the ring

Speaking of rings, we had the pleasure of attending the wedding reception of a wonderful couple. While the day started with rain, the sun came out just in time to greet the bride and groom with perfect weather!

Mr and Mrs
They arrived via boat to the reception!
Beautiful bride!
Picture perfect
Love is in the air!

We wrapped things up by securing the trim and kick plates to the kitchen cabinets.

Installing
Finished product!

We had a doe and her fawn visit for a spell.

Dinner time!

We ventured out Saturday evening for a dinner out as well.

Dinner time!

While we waited, we were greeted with the most gorgeous sunset of the week!

Sunset
Nature’s canvas
Incredible beauty!!

All that was left to do was to pack, clean and winterize the cabin.

Blowing out the lines
Winterizing the traps
Turning off gas
Shutting down electricity
Don’t leave me!

And just like that… another year in the books. Technically. There may be a final trip later this fall, but, if life gets busy, things are wrapped up and wound down. It was especially wonderful to share this trip with family. Until the next time, hooha! J+M

Goodbye for now
Hooha!