Fourth of July Week: Thursday/Friday

Andi's parents joined us at the cabin on Thursday and we decided to switch up the pace with a trip into nearby Cumberland, Wisconsin. Just what Janie and Jim had in mind I'm sure, as they drove up expecting quiet time by the lake. They were good sports about our little daytime adventure though, and Andi and I were in the mood for a change of scenery.

We cruised around town for a bit while my teething, fussy baby took a snooze in her car seat. (This didn't require much as there are only two main streets in town). After she woke up, we decided to have lunch at Nezzy's. It was only the fourth time we've ever taken Tory to a restaurant, believe it or not. She could be such an inconsolable baby in her early months of life that it was never worth the hassle to take her out to eat. On Thursday, she behaved wonderfully and sat in the high chair at the table munching on crackers throwing crackers on the ground and playing toys. Janie entertained for most of the meal so Andi and I were able to enjoy our lunches.

Later, we came back to the cabin and went for a pontoon ride around the lake. Tory usually doesn't last long. We usually make it 3/4 of the way around our not-very-big lake before she's fussing for us to be done. The weather was hot and sticky so during Tory's nap, the four of us sat outside in the floatation station and drank frozen margaritas. It's quite possibly my favorite cabin activity.

Andi's parents left around dinnertime, and we enjoyed a relaxing steak dinner with our friends Derrick and Ellie, Brian, Liz and their two kiddos who were still at the cabin. The boys went for a evening boat ride and the ladies chilled back at the cabin over girl talk and wine. It was a great ending to the night.

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Friday, the whole crew took the pontoon to the sandbar while Andi and I stayed back at the cabin with a sleeping Tory. My poor girl is teething like crazy this week and desperately needed every minute of sleep. After Tory's nap, Andi and I ran to Cumberland again to buy brisket for a lake party we're invited to tonight.

We hired a neighbor girl to babysit Friday evening so Derrick, Ellie, Andi and I could go out for a date night to a Wisconsin supper club. There are so many well known supper clubs in our area on neighboring lakes; we chose Paradise Landing on Balsam Lake. Perhaps a sign we don't get out sans Tory nearly enough, I was beyond giddy to be responsibility free for an evening. The restaurant and lake area were beautiful and we enjoyed a perfect night of drinks and laughter with two of our very best friends.

An awesome ending to a great week. Only one day left of our cabin Fourth of July vacation and then it's back to reality.