Hidden Haven Resort

For the first time in 20+ years, the Sinclair family went to a new resort near Grand Rapids, MN. We will always love Pine Ridge, but Hidden Haven had us at check-in. What a difference updated cabins, clean beaches, free firewood, rental pontoons, ice cream socials, dishwashers and room enough for everyone to sit for dinner makes! We had a great time with the entire family the first weekend in August, and per usual, it was tough to leave. The great fishing happened the two days after Tom and I had to leave (lack of PTO - boo) but there was plenty of other fun activities while we were there.
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What kind of activities? Well, let me show you..

Cousin pictures! Noah - 9.5, Hayden - 5, Jacob - 2.5 and Weston  -1.

Fishing. As much as you can fish with a 2.5 and 5 year old.

Science experiments with grandpa.

Tubing. So fun!

Hydro-biking and kayaking.

Tom went down the slide!

Hayden went down the slide!

More kayaking.

Canoeing.

Beach playing.

Sand castle building.

Truck playing.

High-fives all around!

Happy boys.

Reading.

More reading. Same book.

Making out.

Relaxing by the fire.

Chatting and drinks.

Ice cream social - yum, ICE CREAM.

Adult relay races. 

And not that it's a big deal or anything, but me and my partner, Laura, may or may not have won this event. I wouldn't say it was because of our speed, but perhaps because two other teams dropped their water balloons being held between our backs. But that is neither here nor there. I won a race! That is awesome. 

(See us on the right.)

The winning water balloon toss between Robert and Laura (she must be good luck!)

Time with Hayden.

Time with Jacob and Weston.

Time with Noah.

Sunset water skiing.

Relaxing in our big cabin.

Sadly, after our family pic, it was time for Tom and I to say good-bye *tear.

We managed to pack a lot of fun in five days. Already looking forward to next year!