Saturday Snapshot

Ok, so this snapshot is from last saturday...but what a sublime weekend we had! Our little escape to the "edge of the pinky" (Michiganders know exactly what I'm talking about! Non-michiganders, just look at the palm of your right hand, like it's a map...) was splendid. As promised, here are some pics:

Couldn't get enough of my beach-read!

Our friends' son loved the beach--his first experience!

Oh, but Lake Michigan was icy-cold.

Could not get enough of this view! Breathtaking.

The men braved the freezing lake, but not without some--ahem--liquid courage.

Stripes!

even in the sand!

Lots of walks along the beach...

Ah, Lake Michigan...'till we meet again!

"going to the beach when it's cold" packing

 I've had my fingers crossed for about a week now that it would be warm in the Mitten this weekend. Sigh, it will not be quite the summery-mini-break I'd hoped for--as warm as 70 degrees. Fahrenheit.

So, I'm planning my packing list for our trip, and my mindset has been: "What does one wear to the beach in winter???"

Thus, here is my ideal packing list for this weekend:

a comfy-looking, super-soft, long-sleeve tee

an extra blanket to wrap up in, or spread on the beach for stargazing:

Probably going to need a hat, like this

or this

...and some gloves (or "glovelets," anyone?)

At least that will keep the fingers free to make s'mores...mmmh. 

Throw everything in a practical, yet super cute, beach tote:

and you're good to go.

(speaking of, I'll see you all next week--hopefully with pics of our chilly beach getaway!)