may

2013

Our stop back up to the island this year included an overnight stay at a hotel in Fish Creek.  (Just to make it extra special for the kids!)  We went out to dinner at one of our favorite Door stops, Wild Tomato.  Great ambiance, great pizza, and we love that they give the kids their own ball of pizza dough to play with while our pizza cooks.

We arrived to a whole lot of fog on Washington Island.  This didn't seem to hinder our kids' explorations.

We had the most delicious home cooked breakfast over at Findlay's Holiday Inn.  A good basic breakfast and when they make doughnuts, watch out...I buy them out!

We always stop at Red Cup Coffee.  Everyone does.  You have to.  This is the side of the building, the owner is also a painter.  

This was May and their spring was in full force.  Just driving around the island is such a treat.

These are the views you get. 

This is my favorite shopping stop on the island, the thrift store.  I wait for Saturday morning to roll around when they open so I can see what's new inside.  They are also open on a weekend in the summer, I think it's a Tuesday.

The Island Dairy planted thousands of lavender bushes this year.  I'm cheering them on, hoping they all thrive.  What a beautiful sight it will be when they are mature and in bloom!

It's always so good to be back at our little cabin in the woods.  This place will slow you down like you've never been slowed down before. 

Another day we headed over to Fiddler's Green for an early dinner.

This place is funkeeeee.  In a very good and artsy sort of way.  Your eyes will never not having something to look at.

The bar is made out of a boat.

It's a great place for drinks, music, and hanging with locals.  I'd hit somewhere else for dinner but the drinks...fabulous!

Hope you'll enjoy these same places!