Every summer I look forward to our regular cottage get away. Sure, there are lots of bugs and the weather can be hit-or-miss. But the lure of Ontario lakes, good food and great company (not to mention unplugging from work) is irresistible.

Essential supplies for cottage week!

View of the grand main building from the lake.

Looking down on the main room for the loft.

Sunset on Lake Kasshabogg.

Muskoka chairs on Georgian Bay rock and coffee in the morning.

View of the lake from the cottage.

The swimming dock.

This kayak and I spent a lot of time together.

One of the bunkies.

Go fly a kite!

For peeping on nature.

One of the porch lights.

Part of the massive screened in porch.

Screened in porch.

The ping-pong table.

Shadows.

A small section of the many, many clocks used as decor.

A fire is a must.

Divine foot of the lake.

The kids.

Taking time to smell the flowers.

Fun and games.

Fishing! Small-mouth bass.

Many great meals were had.

Splishing and splashing.

My little monkey glamming it up before bed time.

Canada Day sparklers.

Cottage beard.

Rum punch courtesy of Tyler.