"Up North." To most Michiganders that phrase bring memories of summer vacations, fresh water beaches, very cold lakes, and giant biting flies. Thanks to some very generous family friends, we had the pleasure of vacationing in Charlevoix this past weekend and, despite the rainy weather, enjoyed every minute. Our plans of running and biking in the woods were replaced with sitting on the beach with Fat Tires in our coozies watching our B play in the sand. Hence, pictures: