Traveling Here, There, Everywhere: Door County as a Family of Five!

Over Labor Day weekend we went to one of our favorite places, Door County, Wisconsin. This was Isaac's first time there, Margot's fourth and Isabelle's seventh. This trip did NOT involve camping because Isaac wasn't quite walking yet and we didn't want him crawling all over a campsite. (If I'm really being honest, I don't think Tom and I were ready yet.)

Day One - Saturday, September 2, 2017

We started our vacation with a stop at Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. If you're in the area I highly recommend it! It's a botanic garden inspired by beloved children's books, such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Winnie the Pooh, Charlotte’s Web, Little House in the Big Woods and so, so many more! It is such a magical place and we will for sure be back.

Our next stop was Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort. We had a one-bedroom suite with a full kitchen and views of the water. Everyone was hungry so we had dinner at at Gibraltar Grill in Fish Creek, one of our favorites. Then we settled in. Isabelle and Margot slept on cots in the main room. Isaac was in the pack 'n play with us in the bedroom. It was tight and he would not stop playing with the built-in dresser. So the next time we moved him to the main room with his sisters.

Day Two - Sunday, September 3, 2017

After a quick breakfast, we stopped by a little art fair in Baileys Harbor. Then we were off the playground in Sister Bay. The kids love this playground and the view from there is outstanding. soon enough it was time for lunch and since it was right there, we went to Wild Tomato Wood Fired Pizza and Grille in Sister Bay for the first time. We normally go to the one in Fish Creek, but I have to say I now prefer the Sister Bay version. They went above and beyond with the food allergies and it was nice to eat inside for a change. After lunch we got in the ferry line for Washington Island. The line was long and it seemed like everyone in Door County was trying to get on that island, but wait we did and soon we were sitting on the top deck of the ferry heading to the island. We went to School House Beach where the girls played with the rocks and waded in the water. Isaac was just interested in trying to eat the rocks. We also went to another sandy beach that I couldn't find a name for. The kids loved playing in the sand. Soon it was time to get back on the ferry, but wow...the wait was an hour and a half to get back on the ferry. It was insane! We couldn't believe how well the kids held it together! We got back to the resort so late that we ended up having leftover pizza for dinner.

Day Three - Monday, September 4, 2017
A big treat this day was lunch at Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor in Ephraim. Margot could actually eat the ice cream there. The kids were in heaven! We spent a little time at the playground in Ephraim. We also went to Peninsula State Park for some hiking and playing by the beach. We ended with dinner at the Wild Tomato in Fish Creek and then back to the resort to watch the sun set. The perfect ending.