Scraps [14]

I'm trying to get back into the swing of things.

While that happens the blog has taken a back seat, and I'm sorry.

Scraps is really special this week; it comes with some pretty neat news!

Way back in 2012 Fred and I took a trip the the Door.

This was our second or third time there together.

We walked around both Peninsula and White Fish during my spring break.

I marveled at the rock formations and, as always, the water.

It's all so beautiful up there!

I really like how this two page spread turned out!

I was able to use a bunch of photos without compromising the feel of the design.

This layout also allowed me to keep things minimal, but still journal what I needed to.

Fred and I will be making another visit there this weekend.

This visit will be a bit different though.

Fred now works at White Fish Dunes State Park.

This will be my first visit since he's taken the job, and I'm really excited!

I hope you have a great weekend.

Enjoy your adventure.

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This is a two-pager!

This is the first time I went to Door County in my memory.

There was a few times with my mother when I was little for cherry picking that I don't remember.

Apparently I had fun, and liked cherries!

This time was with Fred during Spring Break 2012.

I'm really happy with how these pages came together.

They are light, yet colorful.

Beautiful and reflective.

The perfect way to describe this getaway!

Another Adventure to Door County

It seems like I'm on repeat here.

Most of my vacations seem to be in Door County, but I'm okay with that.

This semester has been so crazy!

Last weekend was just what I needed.

 To start our adventure Fred and I stopped at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Green Bay.

This was the first time for both of us.

We loved it!

(Especially the bag fries.)

From there we drove up the peninsula and checked in.

Then we immediately took advantage of the good weather and went on a hike in Peninsula.

The snowmobile trails had just closed so we hiked on the nicely packed snow.

Walking to the lighthouse and back let us breathe deep and got the blood moving. 

We came back to simply sit and read for a while.

It was amazing!

Then there was supper of heart pasta (via Allie!) and red sauce.

I ate it too fast to grab a picture, it was too good.

The next morning Fred fried some eggs and I cut up a melon.

Did I mention that Fred is the best at egg frying?

True-fact.

We took another hike.

This time in the morning to avoid the rain that was supposed to come at one.

We started on the beach at White Fish Dunes.

I was determined to have a beach in my spring break, and so I did.

There was even open water!

Then we took a hike further inland on the black trail.

Side note:
I am mesmerized by lichen.

It's so delicate, and lovely, and it grows everywhere!

There's also a soft place in my heart for pussy willow.

The softest first sign of spring.

We drove back for a lunch of homemade caprese bruschetta (minus the balsamic vinegar).

It was so good.

I couldn't get enough.

We took the afternoon off and read some more before I caved and took a nap.

After the down time we made scones for the next morning,

and headed out for a wonderful dinner with a great couple!

After a late night and a slow ride home in the fog we crashed.

The dead-sleep made the morning that much better though.
The scones were decadent!

After a lovely weekend stay in Door County, we had Easter lunch in Green Bay and headed back to reality.

This marks the latest in relaxing vacation weekends.

I hope your weekend was just as restful.

Sometimes I Need a Weekend.

To enjoy the view.

To meet new people.

To walk new trails.

To breathe deep.

To learn without taking notes.

To make brie squares.

To relax by the fire.

To drink wine.

To explore.

To remember how lucky I am.

Spring Break Get Away

On a cold winter night a few months ago I found this opportunity.

I'd never really been to Door County, but I'd heard it was pretty.

And there is this guy,

Fred.

I met him in October,

started dating him in November,

and took him on an adventure in Door County in March. 

 He worked at most of the parks in the area

so he gave me the best (cheapest) tour of the county.

Did you know Fred is a park ranger?

I don't remember if I told you that.

We went to Peninsula State Park,

and White Fish Dunes State Park.

Then we stayed the night at an AMAZING resort.

I took a lot of pictures.

So I hope you enjoy them.

On top of "Old Baldy" in White Fish.

I can't wait to get back.