Yankee Southern Transplants in the Upper Midwest: Garden State does Badger State

Mom and Dad came out for a visit for the last week of August. I had a great time doing touristy things with them- ate Friday night Fish Fry at Leatherhead Brewing Company, toured the Packers Hall of Fame, and even a frigid dip in Lake Michigan at Neshotah Beach! We had really nice weather for most of the visit; a stop at the Packers Hall of Fame and dinner at Titletown Brewing Company served as a great rainy day activity on the one day that was not as nice. Unfortunately Scott was in Nebraska for a work trip for part of the time, but he was able to join us for some fun in Door County.

We both took the day off from work and spent Mom's birthday up in Door County, the thumb of Wisconsin, beginning with Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant for brunch, followed by an auto tour of Peninsula State Park, including a stop at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, and finished the day with a sunset boat cruise/tour of Green Bay with Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours. The tour was fantastic with the guide playing live music on his guitar, an easy breeze, beer in hand, and a beautiful sunset.

Mom and Dad did some sightseeing up in Door County while Scott and I headed back to work for a couple of days. They were busy with wine tasting, farm stand shopping, and taking the car ferry out to Washington Island to check out the famous Schoolhouse Beach. Then, they stopped back in Green Bay for one more night so we could enjoy dinner and a walk at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. It was a very full trip, but everyone had a good time! Thanks to Mom and Dad for making the trip.