Minnesota 2013

Our Minnesota trip began in the wee hours of the morning.  Although the parents were dragging to get up and moving, the kids couldn't have been more excited. 

First thing's first...jump in the water!

Fish Gazing

The fish hunt begins.

Determined to catch the fish with their hands.

No such luck.

Let's ride the paddle boat again!

Blake lost amongst the weeds.

Dragonfly Kisses

Blake was excited to hold the fish.

That is, until it stuck him with its fin.

But he gets back to it and tries it again with better luck.  He became pretty good at chucking them into the water.

Worm Hands

Flying Kites

Unbeknownst to them, Uncle Bret told Brock and Ethan that the marbles they found were pearls.  They thought they had struck gold!

"Jump in, Brock!"

Ya, okay!

Ethan's Turn

"Let's both go at the same time."

Payback

Down time with video games.

First Morning Fish

During this vacation, Ella was brave enough to begin taking fish off of the hooks.

Net Fishing

Carter vs The Water

The big kids helping Blake

Battle Lake

Now that's vacation!

Making a river to the lake...like animals trying to clean their backsides.

A friendly game of horseshoes with the fellow park-goers.

Angry bird that laid her eggs right by the swing set.

Grandma's first catch of the trip!

Life jacket turned straight jacket.  Huh...why didn't I think of that sooner.  ;)

Tie-Dye Shirts

I think the kids were more dyed than the shirts.

Heading to the Farm

Homemade Icecream

Shake It!

They'd shake it a time or two and then slide it on the table back and forth to each other to take turns.

Oreos!

Turtle Pee

Friendly Wanderer

Ella guided the nature walk with her homemade map.

Explaining the rules of the road.

 

Following the Leader

Spotted two deer on our hike.

"I can lift all of the big rocks!"

While running down the hill, Ella slipped and fell, and it was cute to see Carter purposely fall right beside her to make her feel better.

Then they scooch down the rest of the way.

Snack Break

Although the Daily's pouches were delicious, they gave me nightmares every night that I drank them.  They were good, though!

Amanda liked them, too! ;)

Washers

Uncle Chad

 

 

Sophie waiting amidst the chaos to play catch with Daddy.

Granny's Pantry

 

The. Best. Store. Ever.

We have our fair share of Sassy Taffy.  Thanks, though.

Grandma Double-Fistin'

Arm and Leg Flatulence

Family Vacation 2013

Me: Dailyz

Chad: K.P.

Grandpa: Ouch

Grandma: Slow Rider

Amanda: Mommy!

Bret: OK

Blake: Moose

Ethan: Bowin

Brock: Heusy

Ella: Diva!

Carter: Carter

Sophie: Suny

 

Turtle Hunt on the Paddle Boat

What a wonderful vacation full of family, fun, laughter. and love.  So thankful that everyone could come along.  It was a vacation we will never forget!