[Diana in Wisconsin]

We really lucked out! It is a BEAUTIFUL State Park and we had the shelter at the beach, so the kids were thrilled. Beau got to use his Park Sticker which he gets with his Conservation hunting License (ironic!) so we got in for free - always a bonus.

We had a breeze all day - sometimes QUITE a breeze, but that kept the temp down, less humidity and no flies at the picnic. Win/Win! :)

Another interesting tidbit: Beau's Grandparents (on his Mom's side) once owned some of the property that Governor Dodge State Park swallowed up. We drove around and saw the old Barn that they've left standing that was where his Grandparents first farmed after they married.

Here's where we were, yesterday:

The old barn:

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/govdodge

[FamiliarFace]

Beautiful!! Absolutely beautiful!

I’m glad your weather held up!

We had a family reunion of sorts a couple of weeks ago at the old homestead, where my brother lives now. My niece got married, and the next day my brother invited the whole family over for smoked brisket and salmon. It was a feast, and that old house still seemed much like it did when I lived there. My grandfather and uncles built that house in the mid 1930’s, and after my grandparents both passed, my family moved in.

There was a new generation of children running around playing this time. They are great great grandchildren to my grandparents who were immigrants. The house seemed alive again. It was our first family gathering there since my oldest brother passed. What a blast!

Neat barn! I’m glad they haven’t torn it down.

[MomwithHope]

Nice, I love milkhouses too.