Our seventh summer trip to Port Clinton was another one to remember! We enjoyed favorite traditions like breakfast at Jolly Roger's, donuts from Lake Donuts, and relaxing in the shade at Twin Oast—where Emerson happily accepted the ice water challenge that came his way. We also discovered a new favorite, Ciao Bella, whose desserts were absolutely incredible.
The weather was nearly perfect all week until our last day, when an air quality alert from the Canadian wildfires kept us indoors. We made the most of it by watching Big Brother, playing cards, taking afternoon naps, and simply enjoying a slower pace together.
The rest of the week was filled with beach time, pool time, great conversations, and two unforgettable float trips on Lake Erie—our favorite way to soak in the beauty and chill. Emerson also made new friends at the pool, including Lincoln, Sophia (pictured), and several others. Those friendships quickly became one of the highlights of his week.
We tried something new this trip, with the grown-ups sleeping in the sunroom and living room and the girls bunking together in the bedroom. Each year we learn a little more about how to make the space work best for our family, and we're almost there. We left feeling grateful for another wonderful week in our happy place.