We took our first ever family vacation this week.  We took Punky up to Duluth, MN.  We stayed at Superior Shores in Two Harbors.    It was so much fun! 

If you are my “friend” on facebook, you have seen some of the pictures I took via my cell phone and digital camera during our trip.

But, for those of you NOT on facebook, here are some pictures from our trip:

Day 1 – Sunday

We drove to Duluth after church and lunch.  Punky slept right through when we actually drove through Duluth, so we kept going on to Two Harbors to check into our hotel.   After we settled in, we headed back to Canal Park in Downtown Duluth. 

The aerial lift bridge going “up” to allow for a sailboat to pass through from Lake Superior  into the bay. 

Punky enjoying a strawberry ice cream cone down in Canal Park. 

The view from the “beach” behind our hotel.   The lake was beautiful!

Punky promptly named the seagulls he came across while we were in Canal Park.  Some names were”  Eenew, Oonew, Corey, Perry, Ben, Josh, and Dave.   Then on our last day when we returned to Canal Park, he pointed to one and said, “Hey, there’s Eenew!”  What?!?   🙂

I love this picture!  I took it when we were out on the pier walking. 

One VERY tired boy after Day 1 in Duluth!

Day 2 – Monday

We headed back to Canal Park.  Our day consisted of shopping, taking a cruise on the Vista King,  visiting more shops, and then heading back to the  hotel so Punky and Hubby could swim! 

The William A. Irvin ship.  Hubby and I toured this when we were here on our honeymoon.  We opted not to with Punky, as it got to be quite long!

Punky trying to figure out how to move the ship.

Nope, Dada can’t budge it either!

Punky in awe of being on the Vista Cruise.

Mommy and Punky watching the scenery.

Kaye E. Barker – Great Lakes Fleet

Paul R. Tregurtha – Great Lakes Fleet 

Punky showing Dada where his lollipop is going… right to his tummy!

Day 3 – Tuesday

Yucky weather forecast, so we headed out early to Gooseberry Falls.  After Gooseberry Falls, we toured teh Two Harbors Lighthouse and cheked out Lake Superior as it started getting more angry as teh weather deteriorated.  We headed back to the hotel for more swimming.  The rain just kept coming, so we actually had a low-key evening in the hotel, eating dinner and watching a movie.  (Punky chose to watch Garfield – he picked it out from downstairs, so we rented it.)

Dada helping Punky cross some rocks at Gooseberry Falls.

Gooseberry Falls

Hubby and Punky hiked over to the falls and climbed up.  Punky was a bit unsure of sitting there!

Punky still a bit unsure.

Punky’s mode of transportation from the falls back to the trail…Dada!

A very tired boy after all that climbing!

The view “after the falls.”  You can see how low the water is – we’re having a REALLY dry summer!

Mama and Punky walking towards the lighthouse.   It had started sprinkling…

Punky climbing the lighthouse stairs to get to the top!

Punky – still headed for the top!

One view from the top porthole.

Punky and Dada walking back from the shore of Lake Superior.

Punky exploring some trains.

Hubby took this picture when Punky refused to turn around.  (I was shopping in the gift shop!)  This is one of my favorite shots from the whole trip!

Punky playing on the cars.  He loved climbing on everything!

Mama and her very tired little boy!

I will post pictures from Day 4 tomorrow as my computer is slowing down from all the action tonight with all my photos.