Instagram at the Cabin

 

My first time taking the boys to the cabin by myself.  They are older now and we survived 2 days without daddy!!  However, we were happy when he joined us.

Every summer we make our way north, to the cabin.  It's a family cabin, built almost 80 years ago by my husband's great-grandfather and it is one of my favorite places in the world.  My husband spent time  there as a child and when we were first married we decided that we would continue the tradition and bring our children.  Little did we know we would end up with 3 boys and this place is a boy's paradise!

I love photography and the cabin is a place I enjoy taking pictures.  It's a place to measure my boy's growth.  We take a traditional family picture each year, in the same spot and it's been neat to see them change.  Usually, I bring my nice DSLR and take 300 pictures per weekend.  The hope is to get some really cool shots.  Click here, here and here to see last summer's pictures.  

This past week I decided to try something different.  I only used my iPhone and uploaded pictures to Instagram.  It was a great way for my family (my mom in particular) to see what we were up to during the week.  Of course, that is what Instagram is all about but the cabin has no electricity (or running water) and we don't get a cell phone signal.  However, 1 mile down the road there is a little resort with free wifi.  Since I had to go there daily anyway to buy ice, I would take an extra few minutes to upload my pictures.  I REALLY love instagram.  I've found it to be my favorite social media option.  I love photography and enjoy seeing glimpses of life in this way.  Below are my Instagram pictures from the weekend.  Enjoy!

We drive a 1/2 mile to get free water from a well.  Reminds me of Ethiopia but for us, it's fun. 

The gravel pit, they were setting off firecrackers.  It's fun to see the dirt go flying. 

The local resort always has festivities on July 4th which includes a little parade.

Unlimited sticks at the cabin.

So thankful for my husband and his cousin, Greg, who worked hard to repair the dock. 

This trip we brought up one of our neighbor friends.  This was definitely a new experience for him.

A couple years ago we purchased wood.  We had about 1/3 of it left and several family members pitched in and we had a cutting party.

Lots more campfires!!

We bought this hammock when we first got married.  I remember being upset that we paid $100 for a hammock.  However, it lasted us 15 summers but on the last day of this trip, it ripped apart.  I almost cried.  So many memories with my boys.

He FINALLY took off riding on his own this weekend.  He was proud of himself and so were we!

One of my favorite things EVER!  Fudge-stripped cookies make awesome smores.  I am proud of myself for only eating maybe 15 all week :-)

Don't worry, I was behind a fence.  We visited an animal sanctuary.  It was neat to see the bears in their natural habitat.

 We had gorgeous weather all week but on the last day, it rained and rained.  We spent most of the day in the cabin and tent.  I read 2 books!  One of them was about the life of George Mueller, what a man of faith.  I was very inspired at his trust in God to provide for the orphans in his care.