Monday, September 9, 2013

on the island of happy days


stout's island lodge, birchwood wisconsin

my goodness! it feels like i've been gone forever and it's really just been a long weekend.
late thursday night i took the scenic route to wisconsin. my journey began at santa barbara
airport, then stopping in san francisco for two hours, then houston for three, finally landing in minneapolis, minnesota. friday morning. my girl, hannah rose, flew in from new york city, arriving only minutes before me. 
gathering our rental car, and directions, we began making our way to wisconsin, and stout's island,
a three hour drive and then a short ferry to an island only accessible by boat...

but really an entire world away. it was heaven. oh my gosh wisconsin (and minnesota) you took my breath away, how beautiful are these states. i have so much to show. mornings began as in the above photo
(bliss) but there was also canoeing, lake swimming, nature walks, fishing...and...

a wedding (sigh) my eldest girl and her love. be back soon with more to share!
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  1. Kim September 9, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Happy days indeed! Can't wait to hear and see more.

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  2. Melissa ~ twoknitwitSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    I second Kim's message ~ can't wait
    (& congratulations!)

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  3. AndeeSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    That sounds like a whirl wind trip. Do I see an alpaca bag? I can't wait to see more. It has felt like you've been away for a while.

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  4. a little crafty nestSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Dear Lori...I've been meaning to email you back and September blew in with a gusty bellow and here I am finally! And a wedding!!! How very exciting and wonderful. I look forward to more photos and all the lovely details you may share here. And I love that there was enough time for some knitting...isn't there always? Lots of love,
    xo Jules

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  5. MimSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    can't wait to see more, I'm betting it'll be a feast for the eyes, and a few teary ones also.

    xo mim

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  6. rebeccaSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    And of course the knitting...it is amazing to think about how much life is invested in our knitting when it travels with us. Yours has seen some beautiful days I think.

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  7. momto5September 9, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    wow. i didn't realize the wedding you were going to was your daughter's. <3 can't wait to see more pictures.

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  8. Karin-IdaSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Oh Lori I am so glad you're back and safe, thought there had been a fire again!
    Your weekend seems to have been beautiful! Cannot wait for more pictures!

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  9. millefeuillesSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Dearest Lori,

    I am overjoyed for you and can only imagine the deepseated love and gratitude you must be feeling!

    Hugs from France

    Stephanie

    ps I am intrigued by your knitting...

    pps I am gifting a summery hare on my blog if you are interested....

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  10. LindaSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    How utterly lovely. Congrats Lori! Can't wait to see all the beautiful shots...

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  12. stephSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    what a perfect setting for a wedding.....and family gathering....and playing....and knitting....!!!!!!!!

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  13. IreneSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    What a lovely trip you had - it must be wonderful to see your daughter getting married in such a beautiful place! I am looking forward to seeing more beautiful photos.

    ...and I do believe that I have knitted a very similar shawl :-)

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  14. JacquiSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    So lovely - looking forward to seeing it all xxx

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  15. karenSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Oh my goodness! What photos and I cannot believe there are more :)

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  16. EMMASeptember 10, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Can't wait to see the wedding pictures. How romantic getting married on an island only accessible by boat!!

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  17. FrancesSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Lori, what a hippitty hoppitty route your flights took from California to Wisconsin! I can well imagine what joy it was to meet up with Hannah Rose and have that that little boat take to you the beautiful island for a beautiful occasion.

    As always, I also like the peek at you knitting!

    And...of course, I also look forward to seeing more of that wedding celebration.

    xo

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  18. Lady CordeliaSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Wow...can't wait to see more....
    XO

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  19. DebSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    how beautiful ♥
    looking forward to seeing/hearing more about the lovely celebration of love xo

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  20. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Goodness, all those flights makes it sound like you flew internationally. :) Looks like you had a wonderful time! Congrats to your eldest girl! Best wishes to all, Tammy

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  21. primrosesatticSeptember 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Lori. I'm so jealous. What a wonderful trip you had.
    Rosezeeta.

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  22. Introverted ArtSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    so beautiful... congratulations on your daughter's wedding.

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  23. nunuSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    beautiful! such a handsome couple. and i love hannah's ink. she's a piece of art. you are too my love! your art is your life and love that you bring everywhere you go. xoxo

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  24. Jo WindmillSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Oh lovely! The photos just ooze happiness and relaxation! Happy wedding!
    And your knitting looks intriguing. You're matching the boat's decor!

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  25. kjSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    xoxoxoxoxoxo !

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  26. MadeliefSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter and son in law Lori! Such a happy event :-) You must have been so proud!

    Beautiful photo of the two of you in the boat!

    Happy knitting!

    Madelief x

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  27. SueSeptember 11, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    This post and these photos made me happy! Best wishes to your oldest daughter and newest son. ♥

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  28. 56stepsSeptember 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Oh how wonderful!
    Love that photo of the happy couple

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  29. Mel @ Coal Valley ViewSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Oh beautiful!!! Congratulations Lori to you and your gorgeous daughter there - I didn't know it was your big girl getting married! And that setting looks absolutely idyllic. Can't wait to hear and see more...Mel xxx

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  30. paula@weewhimsicalsSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Wow...so much traveling. For wonderful moments. Worth every mile. :)

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  31. AndiSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Sigh indeed Lori. Look forward to hearing and see more from the special time. XO

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  32. fjord girlSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    It looks amazing Lori- so romantic and pretty. Congratulations to your daughter (and you) what a beautiful setting- what beautiful moments.
    xo

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  33. AnnieSeptember 14, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Lori, Can't wait to see what you have brought back. Congrats to all. xoxo

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  34. gale (she shoots sheep shots)September 18, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Congratulations- what a wonderful family wedding setting and what a great trip for you. Those grandkids are the best!

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xoxo lori

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