Wonderful weekend at the cabin

I needed a get away so bad. It was great. Kristian, Brian, mom and dad and I left Sunday afternoon and headed to the cabin. You all know that this is my FAVORITE place to be. Rose had reserved the cabin for the weekend so we decided to join her for the last day and then stay a few more. There was quite a crowd when we got there, some left and some stayed. Monday we took the mules for a ride. Eli (my cousin) took us on a trail that was not that bad. Last time I listen to him. It really was not that bad but there was no way were going to make it back up. We rode over to the old mansion. I have heard about it for ever but had never been there. After the ride I know why we had never been there. It took about an hour to get there and then we had to go all the way down to the road from there and come back that way. We made a detour and stopped in Albion for dinner on the way back to the cabin. Rachel (Eli's wife) has an amazing camera and took some great shots. Then then next day (after everyone had left) we went down to the lake and hiked around it. Kristian threw enough rocks that the water had to rise a couple inches. We also went over to the Frog Pond, though I don't know why they call it that as there is no water there. When there is some water you can catch tad poles, but when the water dries up then you can catch frogs. I have lots of memories of catching tad poles as a kid. It was fun to go and have my son do the same thing. We brought the frogs home and put them in Grandpa's pond. I have a TON of pictures of this trip so when I get someone to show me how to do it as a slide show I will add them. In the mean time just close you eyes and picture the most peaceful mountain scene you can and you have it. MY FAVORITE place!