north for the weekend

7.22.16

My mom, the kids and I headed north for the weekend.

We left Thursday after work and got up there a little later.

Friday we had planned to go hiking at Cecret Lake with 

the Whiting's, Tisdale's and Jones'. Meridee was also up 

north so her and the kids came with us too. We wanted to

check out the wild flowers and they did not disappoint!!!

Although the hike was a little more strenuous than planned,

some only made it part way and a few made it to the actual lake.

We kept hearing from people along the way that there 

was a moose up top and I was so excited!!! We got to the lake 

and sure enough a big ole bull moose eating and just hanging

out. It was awesome, we watched him for a bit and I was 

in awe we were so close! The kids tried catching some salamanders

but no such luck - they weren't supposed to be in the water

so they couldn't get too deep. We are so fortunate to live

in such a beautiful part of the world. I feel like I need to pick

a hike every time I head north, I've missed out on so much!