#miinjuly

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It's been a hot and hectic week in Houston, which leaves me remembering five sweet days last week when I was in full Yooper mode: napping in a hammock under apple trees, strolling the Porkies listening for birds, taking in the scenic views at hidden waterfalls, fishing on Lake Superior, hanging with Ma & Pa, and generally trying to make the most of having been Ontonagonized. ❤️ Also maybe still trying to learn how to take a proper selfie. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #MIinJuly #unsaltedandsharkfree (at Upper Peninsula of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Fb7VkFJyx13GGHCBTz2rh5cT9R-EDNN1o2ts0/?igshid=ab7ov2yiwmrq

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It's been a hot and hectic week in Houston, which has me remembering the five sweet days last week when I was in full Yooper mode: Naps in a hammock under apple trees, strolling the Porkies listening for birds, taking in the scenic views at hidden waterfalls, fishing on Lake Superior, hanging with Ma & Pa, and otherwise trying to make the most of having been Ontonagonized. ❤️ #MIinJuly #throwalittlewaysbackthursday (at Bond Falls Scenic Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FYsV1FsP24eejfspwD1BwrCCUvjhmLQJxRMU0/?igshid=omp6t74dt1cj

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So far vacation has consisted of bird watching, spending time with my parents, sitting on the porch, wandering in nature, and eating yummy food. Today I took a nap in a hammock under our apple trees. Yesterday I found this pretty beetle that has a little heart on its topside. It's a white-spotted Sawyer beetle. Love is all around. 💟🖤 #MIinJuly #birdsbugsbranches #prekmomentsliveforever https://www.instagram.com/p/BzrfnVUl_cHQmwvFzWnh_p5kulBDHPFBAkzxh40/?igshid=yylzly48b05y

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Nearly four years have passed since my last trip here, so it's a bit of an understatement to say I'm delighted and thrilled to be spending five days in this cheery place. It's exactly as peaceful as I remember. 💗 #MIinJuly #nofilter (at Ontonagon County, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzmYIlVlKNkXoheTg3Pc_xJQDoh-RBVWcyDY-g0/?igshid=1p9di1n7richp

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Ma & Pa are en route to Michigan's Upper Peninsula for the summer, which means daily updates on their progress. 😀 They're pretty much the cutest, and I get to see them there in #MIinJuly. Unrelated: I can't wait to be retired. #thislandwasmadeforyouandme https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWetd7FJV-T_9a9tSUvMWK3_w-yDkCm2lYwTs0/?igshid=12o7evimaof6v

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Our little gaggle plays follow the leader. #MIinJuly #travelwithmermer (at twenty acres of heaven)

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Morning bike ride with Ma & Pa. They're the cutest, silliest parents ever. #MIinJuly #travelwithmermer (at Hokkanen Road )

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Walking postcards to the mailbox! #MIinJuly #travelwithmermer (at twenty acres of heaven)