Just A Little Walk in the Woods

As we headed up to the lake one last time before the end of summer, we took a detour through Clintonville.  We met up with Grandpa and Grandma Meidam for lunch and then took the kids to "the woods".  Brian has hunted in these woods with his dad, grandpa, uncles and cousins for years (forever!).  We took the kids to see where they hunt and walk through the woods.  It was super hot and I thought Brian was nuts for making us all wear pants, boots and a hat - but I will admit I'm glad he did after all the scratches from sticks, etc throughout our hike.

Here it is - Meidam Road

Meidam Road - a dead end road with a farm at the end.  Brian's dad grew up here, but his grandparents have since moved to "town".

 View of the "hunting shack" from the driveway/road

 Our hike into the woods

 Arms up and single file through the field of oats(?)

 Pretty girl

 Double-trouble :)

 The hunting shack.  Great grandpa hunts off the front porch and everyone comes back to warm up and eat lunch here during season.  

 Grant was hunting for mice.  He was really looking forward to seeing one - but (thankfully for me) he was disappointed.

 We found Papa's hunting blind.  

 "Hey Mom - guess what this is....deer POOP!"

 Right before taking this picture we had scared up a deer that was laying down in the woods.  That happened to us twice that afternoon.

 Daddy's hunting stand (kicked up the second deer right before we got here)

 3 little goof balls who had a ton of fun in the woods!

 SILLY FACES!!!!!!

We had a great time in the woods!  The kids LOVED it!  I'm sure this will be a treasured spot to visit as they all grow up.