We got to spend a long weekend in Minneapolis, for Nancy and Dennis' wedding in October. We spent a bunch of time with family, celebrated Gigi and Dennis, ate awesome food, and did some exploring around town.
The first morning, while we waited for our cousins to arrive at the airport, we went on a family walk/hike by the river. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, cool and sunny.
These guys could throw rocks into the water all day.
We found some bridges
These two little buddies held hands for a lot of the walk
COUSINS!!! We ate at the Smack Shack for some crab!
We love spending time with the Stones. Fisher and Perry are such fun friends and cousins.
We hung out in the game room in Gigi's building one night. She had tons of fun activities planned for the kids. Games, play doh, and lot's of other things. Here's Em and Perry with Aunt Sandy.
Zaney and Smith being boys.
Silly monkeys
We snuck away to Mall of America the morning, before the wedding. We love this place. Here's a pic of the straight up and down roller coaster and Zane, Em, and I rode first. I'm so thankful to have adventurous kids who will ride big rides with me.
Em was BARELY tall enough. Just got by.
Emmy and Fisher - sweet buddies
Zack took the two big kids on the log ride -it was their favorite all day. Smith was too scared at first, and then Zane and Em talked Smith into trying it with them the second time...
We got all dressed up for the wedding.
Zack and Zane both got to read for everybody.
Cutie pies in suits.
Dinner afterwards was awesome. The kids were SO GOOD. They mostly played with toys at or under the table.
Special drinks
My view from a walk one morning.
We walked to this nearby park several times. These guys played forever together this day.
Two artists, using the park for inspiration.
Aunt Sarah got to be there too. The kids had a ton of fun with her. Here she is, saying good bye to Smith, who looks like a giant in her arms. She and Em did yoga and gymnastics together. She and Zane talked books and other topics. She and Smith snuggled and played.
Pizza time!
We visited an outdoor art museum.
Out of order - a few more pics from Mall of America...
heading home ...
Such a good trip.
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