This girls trip was a combination of reminiscing summers on the lake cottage in Mt Morris nearby, teaching the new generations about “lake life”, celebrating friendships through the fun times and the hardest of times, a 50th birthday, and celebrating all things ‘Sconie. Dana’s Lake House was a paradise to stay at. We enjoyed most of our time outside in the water or on the beach, but there were many afternoon naps taken in the cool, depths of her beautifully decorated home. The kitchen was a hub with a layout that with 4 moms and kids milling about, worked well. Many board games were played at the kitchen table at night and during a summer afternoon shower. We enjoyed s’mores and cocktails by the fire in the evening, and coffee and good talks in the morning on the patio or end of the pier. The kids always found something to do (3 7 yr olds) wether it be jumping off the float, fishing, playing on the swing set, looking at ladybugs and inchworms on the beautiful plants, or picking up toads named Howard after a rainstorm…the words “I am bored” were never uttered. We enjoyed restaurants that have been around for generations. Custard! At the Milty Wilty, the kids loved it and the Sylvercryst for a fish fry. There are quaint shops for gifts, and the Piggly Wiggly (grocery store) has an in-house butcher shop with specialty meats, sausages, and seasonings to buy. Cheese curds, too! And when the day ended, every bed was like sinking into a soft cloud. A truly magical trip!