This Friday, I'm taking you to
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a small resort town two hours northwest of Chicago, on the shores of a beautiful natural lake. I've been here this past week on a short
vacation. And I was able to tack on a couple of days all to myself without the family. It was heaven!
A
21 mile walking path circles the lake and winds past all the gorgeous water front summer cottages, as the locals call them. Yesterday, I spent a couple of hours on the path and my 'big house envy' returned in full force. As I passed one stunning lake house after another, I couldn't help but wonder, do the people who live in these houses realize how fortunate they are? And where do they get all this money? More surprising to me was the sight of toddlers and small children playing on the lawns and beaches of these homes. I would have loved to provide my children with this life and these opportunities at such a young age. (Excuse me while I force my 'ugly side' back into the closet.)
Earlier in the week I
visited Lake Geneva's town and browsed the shops. I was a good girl and didn't buy anything. But just look at some of these darling stores!
These finger vases were calling to me. But I resisted temptation!
Did you take a vacation this summer? Or maybe you had a 'staycation'. Amber and I would love to hear about it.
~
Genevieve
