Ah!  What a treat to be back on the island! 

It was opening weekend for us.  We had a lot to bring up and, as usual, a lot to do! 

The water is low.  I actually love it when it's this low.  My photographs don't do this view justice.

 The kids immediately took off exploring every corner of our property.

 Our neighbors (our only neighbors) have these beautiful rocks that are perfect for climbing.

 And throwing rocks off of.  If you look closely you'll also see fossils on them!  Every spring we rush down to see what washed up on shore when the ice melted.  This year Magnolia was the lucky recipient of a rusty chain.  She was very proud of her rusty chain.  Rightly so.

Storms took down a lot of trees this winter.  As well as our tether ball which has been lodged up high for who knows how long.  Perry stopped by and will do all of the removal for us this year.  Phew, that's some hard, hard work we won't have to do.

Perry also brought us a truckload of cedar chips so we could freshen up our paths around the property.  This one did some hard work to earn a few wheelbarrow rides.

The kids' room got a little makeover.   The sconces were updated and we brought up a dresser and other things.  I won't show it to you because then it wouldn't be any fun when you arrive!  I think it's pretty cute and the kids like it too.  

The rest of the house got some new things, a little rearranging, and a whole lot of reorganizing.

One more week of work to get everything ready.  

It's our first summer to rent!  

We can't wait to have you!  

I think you're really going to love it!

doorcountyvacationrental.com  #116 Judy

Mike Kickbush  920.847.2870

4th of July

It is a real treat to be on Washington Island for the 4th of July.  The island comes alive with so much to do.  We always hit the pancake breakfast at the Fire House.  The sausages are homemade, the maple syrup is tapped right from the trees on the island, and the coffee is good and strong.

We like to climb on the firetrucks which the fire fighters are kind enough to let everyone do.  It's a great way to kick off the day.

By evening we lay out our blanket on main street and wait for the parade to begin.  You usually see some horses and the firetrucks but it's mainly a whole of kids with fabulously decked out bikes and a few handfuls of candy tossed into the crowd.   It's never too crowded and the parade is perfectly short and simple.  If you can wait until dark, you'll see the fireworks set off over the ball field.  We usually head back to our house and catch glimpses of fireworks going off on the mainland.

 The rest of the week you might spend on School House beach.  The orange swim dock will be out. 

 Bedtime stories for kids are usually in full swing by now at the Red Barn.  Every Thursday night stories are read to kids who usually come dressed in their pajamas.  Cookies and juice usually follow.

 And across from the Red Barn you might get this scene as the sun sets.  

Then you'll head back home and dream about the next day.

The reason why I'm posting about the 4th of July on the island because it appears that our house is open that week.  So, if you don't have plans yet, book now.  This opening won't last long!

Call Mike Kickbush at 920-847-2870.  Or visit his website at doorcountyvacationrental.com  

We're #116 Judy.