One picture of food.
Just one. That’s all! WHAT IS HAPPENING.
Last week Bjork and I returned from a ten-day family vacation UP NORTH (where I only took one picture of food).
If you’re from Minnesota, I know you speak my language: when I say we were up north, you just nod your head and smile. If you’re not from Minnesota, or the Midwest, you should just know that up north is really a three-in-one phrase –> it’s a general place (anywhere north of you geographically, probably in the woods or on a lake, ideally both because we get greedy about these things) and a general vibe (log cabins – like literally cabins made of logs, lake sunrises, the sound of loons at night, the smell of pine and campfire smoke, cozy sweatshirts) and a general verb (reading, boating, fishing, biking, camping, paddle boarding, canoeing, hiking, sunning on the dock all day).
“We’re going up north.” The sweetest four words to my Minnesotan ears.
One thing about blogging: it’s so amazing to be able to take work everywhere with me. No matter where I find myself in the world, as long as there’s just one little inkling of internet connectivity, I can do my work.
Blessing! and curse.
Because what happens is that then you can always work. So, um, you always work.
I decided that this year, I would fully disconnect from work while we were at the cabin. I checked in on a email a few times and pulled up Pinch of Yum here and there just to make sure nothing had imploded while I was out binge-reading mind candy books on the dock. And guess what? It all turned out fine. Here I am, back in action, feeling refreshed and happy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Over the last few days I’ve gotten a few comments and emails asking if I would do a picture post from our time at the cabin. And I love you sososo much for asking because it means we’re VPT (vacation picture twins).
I mean, have you forgotten about my unsatiable desire for vacation picture sharing? My favorite posts on other blogs that I follow are ALWAYS their vacation picture posts, and I definitely win Creepy Interested? Friend of the Year when it comes to looking at what other people do on their vacations on Facebook and Instagram, so it’s only fair that I share a few little nuggets of fun with you from our ten days at the cabin.
Here’s a glimpse into life at the cabin! I hope you find yourself in your own version of up north someday soon.
Other Travel Picture Posts:
San Fransisco to Seattle Road Trip
San Fransisco to Los Angeles Road Trip (must-see places on Highway One)
The Cabin at Lake Pepin (2014)
Oh those fantastic pictures from your trip. I would love to go North too. You have so many talents. I loved all the pictures especially the ones with the little one.
This looks amazing! I actually just moved to Minneapolis for grad school at U of M and I had no idea about the whole cabin culture thing. At orientation this week one of the speakers was talking about how native Minnesotians are very secretive about where their cabins are and how they never invite non-family to visit. She challenged us all to get an invite to one before we graduate 🙂
Such beautiful pictures! You can feel the love emanating right through them. 🙂
Lindsay, I always love your style too! It’s effortless and laid-back yet feminine. Do you mind sharing where you got your hat? I love it!
HA that makes me laugh. I buy most of my clothes at Target and I’ve recently made an intentional choice to just basically wear the same thing every day – T-shirts and jeans. 🙂 The hat is from a GAP outlet store! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words Staci!
I’ll have Lindsay get back to you on that! 🙂
Wow, what wonderful pictures (says me the long-time-reader-first-time-commenter). We were up at the family cabin in Ely just before your vacation and it’s my favorite place to be! So glad for you guys in taking the time to enjoy the peace and beauty of being up north without work stress.
I love your vacation pictures! They are beautiful and always tell such a story!
Oh my Gosh… Love this post!! As a fellow Minnesotan, I did the aforementioned nod when you said going up north. And what delightful pictures of your family. And that cabin looks amazing!! 🙂
I heart Minnesota.
While your food/recipe photos are always terrific, I just adore your life photos — they are so alive!!
From a fellow Minnesotan, Up North is the BEST place to be!
So happy for you! 🙂
i adore this! and that blanky pic… too cute. So glad you got away and feel refreshed.. <3
It looks so peaceful and the pictures are gorgeous!
I must say all your food pictures make my mouth water and this ONE is no exception haha 🙂 recipe soon??
My husband and I live in Michigan, and we call Up North our “happy place” — so many great memories. It’s where we fell in love, got married, and go to relax and completely unplug. No TV, the lake and lots of fresh air is good for that. I just wish I kept my camera with me when we’re up there though! These pictures are amazing 🙂
I love these Lindsey! Your nephew is SO CUTE. There really is nothing better than a trip up to Northern Minnesota. I absolutely love it out here in Colorado, but every summer, my heart has a little Minnesota-shaped-hole that cannot be filled by anything else except a trip “up North!” 🙂 Glad you got to unplug and enjoy your awesome family.
Awww, pictures speak louder than words, and these are just precious!! Looks like such a wonderful time and wonderful weather too!! Wish we had some sunshine and warmth here!
Yay for Minne! I’m from the Cities/Roseville MN (aka the ‘burbs) and I absolutely loved going up north as a kiddo. Now, even as an “old” and busy college student, I still make sure to find time every summer to go on vacay with the fam. P.s. whatever you have in that skillet looks delish. Cabin food is my fav food, always.
Oh my gosh….you guys are all soooooo adorable. And Up North is lovely. For us the equivalent would be the English Lake District which is a couple of hours drive from home. And I’m now kicking myself that we’ve not spent more time there this summer….although to be fair we’ve had a very English summer, which translates to “not much sun”!
I love it!!! It’s my first week back to teaching and I already feel like I need a vacation. Thanks for that 😉 You have a beautiful family.
We were both “at the cabin” at the same time… my favorite time of the year. We do all the same things – the water, reading, family meals outside. Your pictures are absolutely stunning and your whole family is the cutest. Have you ever been to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan?! It’s my favorite place in the world. 🙂
I loved this. Your photos are stunning. Also, that little boy… what a little darling!
Loved this.
I love these pictures! The cabin is so beautiful. I’m glad you had a wonderful, relaxing time with your family. My favorite pictures are the ones of Charlie, especially him in the lake — too cute! I was wondering what are those four little treats on the napkin in the picture of the MacBook Pro?
They are called “Snappers”, and they are pretzels, caramel, and dark chocolate.. YUM. 🙂 We got them at CostCo!
Yum!! I must find these next time I go to Costco. Thanks for the info.
I’m *so* glad you were able to take time off and truly relax. I love, *love*, *LOVE* your pics of your vacays and your family!!! Maybe I’m weird, but I love seeing/hearing all about my favorite bloggers’ family + family doings. It’s like I really know these people, even though I’ve only seen pictures of them. Thanks SO much for sharing, Lindsay!! Your family really seem like wonderful and loving people, and I think it would be a great pleasure to meet you all in real life someday! <3
Such an incredible family. I’m glad your grandma could go along – 4 generations – how cool is that!?!
And your photography is stunning, Lindsay!
Hooray for “Up North”!
Friends’ vacay photos are THE BEST. (We’re kinda friends, right?) Especially because I didn’t get a summer vacation ’cause we couldn’t stand The Midwest Winter That Would Not End and jetted off to San Juan for a week in March, plus now Rob is getting married over Labor Day and we have to go to North Carolina to see it, so there’s no paid time off left in our yearly queue. (But we do love Rob; congrats to him!)
Figured since you shared your personal photos, I’d share something personal, too 😉
Thanks for sharing! And welcome back!
YESSSSSSSSSS. I was going to ask for this post and then I didn’t wanna be a creeper…now I know I can MUWHAHAH 😀 We creep cuz’ we love. 😉
Your sister’s (I think) chaco tan line is impressive! Looks like a great time!