A Week of Stuff

So, Mike and Noah took off for a week in Canada fishing. They took my dad, nephew, and neighbor with them.  They go to a resort they have been to, but it was Noah’s first time. he was very excited to go and even skipped going to state for baseball so he could go on this trip! The 12 hours drive was a little tough on him, and maybe this SERIOUS fishing was a little much at times, but overall he had a good time. 

 

 

Cabins they stay in….

 

 

 

 

Gull Rock Lake, in Ontario Canada…..

 

Cameron…..

 

Dad….

 

Look close to see the eagle!

 

 

Noah….

 

 

 

 

While they were gone, Connor and I had some adventures of our own……

First, my online friend Kirsten came for a quick two day visit from Virginia (did I ever tell you our GPS’s name is Virginia?). We had a good time talking, eating, and a little shopping. We made a trip to the MOA and I went into both Minnesota stores they have there. Always interesting to see what those stores say is MN-like! Apparently it’s a lot of lakes, mosquitoes, and huckleberries (of all things?!). I didn’t take any pictures, which I know is sinful. Just didn’t whip out the camera for a photo session. Trust me, she’s gorgeous. I used to complain about the lack of restaurants (good ones) at the MOA. I have recently found two I really like. One is Crave (went there with my parents and saw Francisco Liriano). And the other was the place Kirsten and I tried….Twin City Grill. Yummy food at both places! I SO appreciated her taking the time (and money!) to come and visit me. It’s amazing how you can bond with someone you have only seen in person a couple of times.

Later in the week Connor and I picked up my mom and we headed across the border to Wisconsin to see my sister and niece. I had never been to their homes and I figured it would make a nice trip and a way to make the week go a little faster. We booked a waterpark to stay at and we headed out for the 4 hour car ride.

The hotel itself was super nice and super cheap. The rooms were spacious and clean. Very, very nice. The waterpark was small but enough for the short amount of time we were there. I even ventured down the biggest slide with Connor. I did not like it one bit! He turned to me at the bottom and said, “I am going again. Alone this time.” I am so glad that kid doesn’t need another person with him to have a good time! I think he realized I was terrified the whole time. The hotel does have very limited hours for the waterpark, which we kind-of got burned by, but we would definitely go back there again. I am thinking a trip this winter might be fun.

My sister made the yummiest dinner and my niece, Devon, and her husband joined us. It was such good food, I am not just saying that (my sister doesn’t even have internet and will never read this)! It was nice to see their places and catch up a little. The next morning we had brunch together and hit the road to get back home. The weather the whole way home was horrible. We basically drove in pouring rain the whole time. There were numerous times I couldn’t see the road. It was awful. Made for a long ride, but we made it home safe and sound.

Mike and the group were behind us about an hour. They hit a wind storm which ruined our boat cover and scratched up our motor. Lovely. May be an insurance claim in our future. It was nice to have the family back under one roof. Everyone slept in. Lots of laundry and Harry Potter for us this weekend and nothing else!

We are now gearing up for our last trip of the summer. We leave Saturday for four days in IN. I am venturing into unknown territory and I am going to attempt to only do carry-on! Noah had a game the day we get back and it we don’t check luggage, we should be able to get back in time to see the whole thing. So, wish me luck. I could possibly be forced to pack sensibly. Hmmm….