Firsts...

Our trip to Minnesota was filled with many {firsts}. Such as our first day of boating on the Mississippi. We have never seen a barge going down the river. Lakes and Rivers in Minnesota are so cool!

Cute daddy in the water with Elsa and Beck. Just look at those smiles. Pure joy that day.

Storry headed out on the knee board. First time water skiing but those pics didn't turn out.

Waiting for the tow

Kids jumped out of tube because they were getting bored?? I guess the ride was too long.

Blurry {bummer} Rainey taking his turn on the tube. It was thumbs up all the way. No jumping off for Rainey, he wanted full speed all the way. He is fearless!

Elsa and Jacob waiting for the fun to begin.

Leah and Beck

Bringing the boat back home and cleaning it up. Thanks Lunds for letting us use your boat.

Grandpa and his BBQ. The best part of the Minnesota experience is sitting on the deck watching the kids play in the beautiful backyard and enjoying a cocktail with the family. One of the traditions I look forward to the most. Here is to Deck parties!

Kids enjoying a game. It started out ok but quickly turned to hitting the apples off Grandpas tree, rocks, sticks. You know the usual stuff that gets kids in trouble. Oh to be young and silly again.

Enjoying a baseball game with the cousins. But wait where is the baseball player we came to see? Oops no pic. Our cousin Parker took second place. Way to go!

The little kids enjoying a snack under the umbrella. I believe this was their third or fourth trip to the snack shack. What baseball game? We came for the treats.

Minnesota style baseball- tailgaiting after the game. Gotta love this place.

Our lovely vacation home for eight days. Thanks for the fun memories and wonderful hospitality Gramma and Grandpa. We love you!