Saturday at Maplelag

Last weekend we drove a couple of hours to Maplelag resort.  Every year they have a cross country ski race and it is becoming a family tradition to go and watch the race.  This year my youngest brother participated in the race, as well and two young cousins of mine.  It was a chilly day, but sunny and beautiful.  Freddie discovered the ultimate sledding hill and had a blast going up and down the slope.  Valerie had fun being pulled on her little red sled, feeling the snow and eating cookies!  The kids and cousins had fun running around in the lodge, exploring and playing hide-n-seek.  It is an interesting place, large and open and decorated with old railroad station signs and rustic furniture,  Support beams are large gnarly and knotted logs that are full of character and charm.  Old wooden skiis are mounted on the walls and there is a large stone fireplace that invite you to come and sit--or climb if you are under the age of 10.  It is a peaceful place.  We had a great time enjoying family and the beautiful Minnesota winter!