Minnesota

In July, Handsome and I went to Minnesota for his 10 year high school reunion. It was a whirlwind trip and our first time away from the girls.

 

East High, Class of 2004!

We took this rabbit picture for the girls. As we were leaving the reunion we saw 2 wild rabbits and knew the girls would love to see them.

As great as seeing old classmates was, I think the highlight of our trip was Sunday. We got to go to church in his old ward and I loved hearing their memories of Handsome and his family.

Then we drove around the town and Handsome reminisced. 

His fabulous neighbor who had the most beautiful garden I've ever seen! 

His old house.

His high school.

This was my first time in Minnesota, and I was amazed at how green and beautiful it was. 

The convention center where Grampa M used to work.

One of my favorite book series, The Betsy-Tacy books, are based out of little Mankato, Minnesota. So we stopped by Betsy's house and Tacy's house, and I sat on the bench that they would sit on as little girls in the early 1900's.

Handsome was very excited to visit and have dinner with some family friends. This was Handsome's youth Sunday school teacher, Sister W., along with her son and one of Handsome's other friends.

 

There were some really beautiful houses with amazing porches. 

 Handsome was also very excited to see his old young men's leader, Brother P.

I also loved seeing all the corn fields and farms.

We got to eat at ToKen BBQ, one of the top BBQ restaurants in Minnesota. It happens to be owned by a friend of the family.

Eating the most delicious skillet breakfasts we've ever had, plus some cinnamon french toast. Delicious! 

 

Restaurant owner beside his master cook. Mr. and Mrs. G.

And our last visit was with A and his mom.

We will miss you Minnesota!

July

11 weeks old (a few weeks ago)

Thanks for the outfit Grama T and Grampa A!

Curled hair for church...but it didn't make it till the end of church.

We had the wonderful experience of our AC going out on us. So during one of our no-AC days we went to a museum to hang out all day.

This kid can pull herself up!

This exhibit had some dress-ups for the kids. We pretended the girls were Little Red Riding Hood.

And then Big Sis whipped the dress-up closet into shape.

Thanks Grama R and Grampa M for this cute outfit! Bean Bean wore the skirt 2 days in a row.

On Pioneer Day Big Sis pretended they were all pioneers. She said "Mancub, we're going to Zion!" She made sure he had food and a blanket. They made a fire and had a wagon of stuff, plus some pets.