All the kids

This picture was kind of a challenge to put together! 6 kids 8 years and younger isn't an easy task. But, it doesn't matter- my parents are so proud of their grand kids and existed to finally have a picture of them al together!

Meeting Henry Thomas

Poor Megan.

This post should be all about my sister's family's new home and all the beautiful things about it.

But it isn't.

Only because WE GOT TO MEET BABY HENRY! It was such a big deal that we didn't take pictures of the house, although it is very very nice.

Each of the kids got to hold their new cousin and there was quite a line to get hands on him. You can see by their faces, they are very proud of be the big cousins!

Next stop: Gaedke's

After enjoying a little of the sate park, we hit the road again, this time to the twin cities to spend a little more time with my best friend and family. We ate dinner, the kids played, and we chatted with our friends. It was delightful. The kids were especially charmed by getting to hold baby Cal again- he is really the sweetest little guy!


We love getting to spend time with these friends, but we had an ulterior motive. My sister-in-law was in town with our newest cousin.

This auntie LOVES a new baby and has been trying to patiently wait to get our hands on this little guy!

My sister graciously offered to host lunch the following day at her new home in Minneapolis. The baby would be coming for lunch song with his mother.

WPA architecture

After our short foray into the forest, we came back to find a WPA era lodge and small museum.

Duluth day #3

The third day in Duluth we only had a short time before we had to leave. We looked at all the options and decided on a nearby waterfall/hiking adventure at Manitou Falls park.

The falls were a quick walk from the parking lot and beautiful. The kids had fun and we enjoyed getting out in the forest a little. Until one little person had to use the restroom!

Water park

The pool was an indoor waterpark! When we came back to the hotel and although it wasn't as big as other places we have stayed , the kids still had a lot of fun.

Kids at the beach

They didn't even swim and sand was EVERYWHERE.