Smiles and Shenanigans in Cedarville, MI {The Weekend Edition}
Saturday
I tell you what, there is nothing more amazing than sitting on the deck, water in front of you, coffee in your hands, and watching the sun rise. Beautiful. Breathtaking. Serene. And completely inspirational. All I wanted to do was spend my day sitting on that deck, sun in my face, gentle water breeze, and do absolutely nothing. I am so thankful I decided to take a chance and push through everything and drive to the UP with Kelly and Js mom. Our Friday drive and night was pretty interesting. (Hello ‘Blue Man!’)
Js mom wanted to get the house ready for the first set of renters. She spent a lot of time pulling weeds, cleaning house, and sipping wine. From time to time Kelly would help her. I did help with some cooking and cleaning up afterwords; but when I tell you my butt rarely moved from that deck, I am telling you the truth.
There was the time we ran to the store for a few food things.
I cooked! It felt good to be back in a kitchen again.
There was the time we went back to town to the grocery store for ice cream and more booze.
Then, there was the time we took off for the Native American cemetery in Hessel, Michigan.
Other than that, my butt was in the chair on the deck all day. J said I needed to get away and recharge, I listened 😉
With a place like this, why would you want to be anywhere else?
Sunday
Not too much went on Sunday. I spent more time sitting on the deck. Wishing I could stay another day or two, but Js mom had to get back to work. I knew I had to do the same.
I was thrilled that I was inspired to do a little bit of writing. I can’t tell you how great that felt.
On the way back I battled my fear of bridges. GO ME!
Best weekend I’ve had in a long time. I’m thankful for the random stranger who took a chance on a new friendship. I’m thankful for new friends and old ones who keep inspiring me day after day to continue on my life-changing journey.
This new path, while scary, has been an amazing adventure.
Life. It’s not where I want to be, but I am further along in my new journey than I was a few months ago.
You’ll be seeing more of me in Cedarville later this summer as I am fairly certain I will be spending quite a bit of time up there as a renter!
Sometimes you just have to drive over bridges, venture to new places, and stare into the water to be reminded of what you’re working towards.
Miss the previous parts?
Part one – When Push Comes to Shove You Go UP
Part two – Smiles and Shenanigans in Cedarville, MI { Night One – Cattails Cove}
Part four – Old Mission Indian Cemetery – Hessel, MI
So happy that you had a fun time in Cedarville. It sounds like a great place 🙂
Shenanigans are the best way to have fun. Sure, you can enjoy things, but once you cross into shenanigan territory, things get rreeaallllyy interesting.
A gorgeous cabin. I’ve not been to the mountains or the lake in almost two years!
This looks like a wonderful way to spend the weekend. I am with you on fear of bridges. I avoid driving over bridges at all cost.
What a fun girl trip! I would love to explore this part of Michigan, looks like a ton of fun.
It looks like you had a great time! Way to conquer your fear of bridges, too!
Looks like you had a great time. We all need to take mini breaks and get away for a change of scenery to recharge.
What a beautiful trip you had. I Love the photos, perfect scenery!
What a cool trip! I love the blue skies and lots of smiles. I think getting away for a little weekend trip is the perfect way to rejuvenate!
I live in northern Michigan and have heard wonderful things about cedarville! A quick drive over the bridge might just have to be in my family’s near future! Thanks for sharing your experience!
This looked like so much fun. You have to love that view! It seems so peaceful!
Oh this looks like great fun! I need more shenanigans with good people in my life!
Those views are gorgeous!!! I am so jealous and that looks like a great weekend away!!
Good for you! We all need time to unwind and just sit. The setting couldn’t have been any more perfect. Love that deck!
The U. P. of Michigan is indeed a gorgeous relaxing place to visit and I was born and raised here. We also chose to raise our sons here because it is a great atmosphere. It really is a great place to come if you what to relax and let your hair down. Thanks for sharing your awesome weekend.
Good thing that you battle your fear of bridges! Congratulations, new level unlocked! Sounds like a great weekend.
Looks and sounds like a wonderful weekend! I’d love to visit the UP sometime soon – looks gorgeous!
You guys have a wonderful adventure, I am looking forward to have an adventure like this on the weekends.
There is nothing like a good sunrise, fresh air and a little alcohol to bring you back to center. Glad you enjoyed your time with friends.
This place looks very relaxing and “pure”. I bet you had a blast considering your pictures.
Looks like a very fun and relaxing weekend. I need to have one of those for myself!
That location is so beautiful! I need to visit all the MI lakes someday!
Your trip to Cedarville looks amazing! If I were there I don’t think I’d leave the porch either! The view is gorgeous and oh-so-relaxing!
My Daughter and i love to go for spontaneous trips. We always have a great adventure and never know where we are going.
Cedarville looks like a great place for a weekend getaway for relaxation. I could sit and stare at the water all day long
I would love to be able to stay in a cabin for the weekend with no worries at all. So relaxing!
What an awesome trip! I would love to go there and I probably wouldn’t want to leave lol. Sounds great!
What a fiun and relaxing weekend. I always feel lazy time by a lake is medicinal.
It’s always nice when you can get away and just relax. It looks like you had a fun time!
The view was awesome. 🙂 And you look like you’re having a lot of fun in that car. 🙂
Way to conquer some fears and have a good time! Looks like a lot of fun!
What a beautiful place – the kind of place where I want to be right now. 🙂 Looks like you all had fun!
It looks so beautiful there! reminds me of Up North in MN, I love going Up North to a quiet get a way to escape the city life : ) I’ll have to check this place out some day!
It looks so beautiful and relaxing there. Glad you had a great time and overcame your bridges fear! Love the sunrise.
omg i seriously need a weekend get away just like this. I live near the water and I have a huge dock and i just love it. The water is seriously so calming. I def need to put this place on my places to visit.
Awwwww what a fun trip you had!!! Glad to see you had a fabulous time :):)
Looks like you had an AWESOME weekend! Dude I want to try those Rita drinks!
What a great weekend. I love to get in the kitchen and cook and that water looks divine. I’ll have to put this area on my bucket list.
Love that you had fun in Cedarville! What a great experience!!
what an amazing time! i just had a girl weekend trip too. we need this from time to time right?
Yes, we sure do!