Escaping the Ordinary

Traditions are something I love from the simplest ordinary habits of daily life to the truly special things you look forward to all year round.  Our annual trip to Hat Island in the Spring has become one of my cherished traditions that I look forward to each year and remember fondly in the months between trips.  This year was our second trip to the island to stay at Carrie's parents cabin and I know it won't be the last.  We had a mix of weather for our trip with some sun and some showers and we enjoyed both equally because the showers allowed us to sit back and really relax which is something that is harder to do when the sun is shining and there is miles of beach outside the door.  I think we all needed a restful weekend and that is what we got.  A roaring fire, games and plenty of laughs made for the perfect time.

Weekends spent with friends always allows time to decompress, catch up and for everyone to test out new ideas and recipes from Pinterest.  We had way too much food like we always do when we get together which is amazing since we had to haul everything with us in bags  and boxes onto the boat then into the car on the island.

The ladies are also very willing photography subjects who put up with my endless photo attempts.  This was our tribute to the Island with a symbolic HAT.  Good thing we had just enough people.

Looking good while modeling the finest winter wear available for walking on a beach in April.

Getting our practice in for our years together in the retirement home.  It's so nice to have friends who love to play games as much as I do.

Another good year on the Island...

Last photo shops before heading back to the ferry and our real lives!  Thanks for another amazing trip ladies, already looking forward to next year.