Anyhow, this weekend our family (minus Bushie Cat, who is done with car trips for awhile) packed up and headed north to the land of my ancestry: Minnesota. We had a very busy weekend scheduled and we had a lot of fun!
Before we could get to Minnesota, however, we had to drive through Wisconsin.
I am a little confused about that state, though. Mom says it is called Wisconsin and comes near the end of the alphabetical list of states, but Dad says it comes near the beginning because its official name is "Dumb, Stupid Wisconsin," which puts it right after Delaware, I guess. Whatever the name is, Mom thought Wisconsin was a very pretty state. There are lots of hills, some even big enough to have skiing in the winter! And we saw some cool rock formations too, like this one...
After I long trek through Wisconsin we finally made it to Minnesota.
The first thing we did was to stop at my Grandpa Al's and Uncle Jason's office. It was a very special stop because it was the very first time I got to meet Grandpa Al! He had a special visitors name tag waiting just for me at the front desk, too.
After visting for a little while we got back in the car and drove to Brainerd to see my Aunt Laurie and my cousins (and a bunch of other people too, including my Yia Yia!). I was not too happy about getting back in the car. Mom and Dad say that was the very worst part of the whole weekend.
The next day I got to go to my first wedding! Dad's best friend from elementary school, Dean, was getting married to his beautiful bride, Tressa. The ceremony was at Dean's parent's house. Their backyard had lots of rocks and flowers, so it was the perfect setting.
I was very good during the ceremony even though it was like 60 degrees outside (in June!). I ate a bottle and then about the time Dean & Tressa lit the unity candle I blessed their wedding with a present in my pants.
What's that smell?
Besides getting to see Dean & Tressa get married and meet their adorable son, Jackson, Dad was also excited to see some of his friends from elementary school again. Before we left they all got together for a group shot.
The wedding was also a great opportunity for something that rarely happens: a picture of me with Mom! She is always taking the pictures, so she was excited when Dad picked up the camera to snap one of us.
Congratulations, Dean & Tressa. Your wedding was beautiful and we know you will have an even more beautiful marriage!
After all of that our day was still only just beginning! We headed back to Aunt Laurie's house in the afternoon for a party celebrating my cousins' graduation. Heather and Michael are twins and they graduated from high school this year, so their mom threw them a great big bash to celebrate. To be honest, I slept through most of the party, but Mom made sure to get some pictures.
They had karaoke at the party and Michael & Uncle Jason entertained the crowd with something called "Ice, Ice Baby."
Dad calls Heather "the Beer Drinker," but he says it's not for why you'd think. Here they are telling each other secrets during the party.
It rained most of the day, but that didn't stop the fun. Even Aunt Laurie got into the act!
Congratulations, Michael & Heather. We know you'll have a blast in college!
That day was also something called Summer Fest in Pine River (those of you who followed my other blog will remember that Pine River is the town where Dad grew up), so that evening I hung out with Yia Yia while Mom & Dad went up the to the Summer Fest Street Dance. Not only was it a street dance, but it was also a reunion of the Wilson Wildcats, Pine River's very own four-man football team. Here's a team picture...
Wasn't that a lot of stuff for one day? But that was only Saturday! On Sunday, the three of us (plus Uncle Jason) drove down to Grandpa Al & Grandma Gail's house to visit with them. My Grandpa was very excited because he got to have all three of his grandchildren there at the same time. My cousin Jett was born only five weeks after me, but as you'll see, he may be younger but he definitely has me beat on the size scale! That day we took some very special pictures in our matching John Deere hats.
We had a lot of fun in Minnesota, but I think all three of us were glad to get home on Monday. After all, we had a very busy weekend and we missed Bushie Cat a lot! We sure did have fun, though. Hope you enjoyed hearing about our trip! There are more pictures on our Shutterfly site: http://www.katieandadamshores.shutterfly.com/
5 comments:
Oh my sweet little man you look so cute in your John Deere cap and overalls. You can be a farmer as your hobby but Grammie wants you to grow up to be President someday!After all we all know how brilliant you are! Only 4 1/2 months old and writing your own blog!! I will be up to see you soon! I love you!
Max, you look adorable in your john deere hat!! Keep up the good work on your blog, I read it all the time! Tell your mommy that I miss her very much!
katie and adam --
thanks for the link to for more pictures -- i ordered a couple for the family album-- i enjoy the website and following the progress of your family and son-- thanks again for the updates!!
linda
Lovely pics and a wonderful blog.
Thanks Max.
Sue and Roy, Northampton UK
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