Thursday morning we drove up to Minneapolis to spend a few days with Uncle Don and Aunt Jean. We always enjoy our time up there and the kids were so excited to visit again. This was Bennett's and Gus' first time but Marie is an old pro at making this trip. We may or may not have used suckers to get us through the last 15 minutes...
Overall the kids traveled great. We stopped for a picnic lunch and potty breaks for all, especially Gus, at a Rest Area near Worthington. The little park area was a big hit and helped wear everyone out.
When we arrived at Don & Jean's house, Gus and Marie immediately headed for the back yard. They loved to explore in their backyard and I know they went through the trail at least 15 times over the few days we were there.
After a delicious meal, Jean surprised Marie with birthday cupcakes complete with puppy candles. They were a big hit!
Friday was a busy day filled with a trip to the zoo and a Minnesota Twins Game in the evening.
The zoo was a lot of fun and Marie was able to see dinosaurs - her favorite part of the entire vacation.
We arrived early at the Twins Game to see batting practice, walk around the stadium, and eat dinner at a restaurant inside the stadium.
Even though we ate a good meal, we still were able to pack away popcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream! The kids did well overall, but we left a little early to avoid the crowd heading back.
We were exhausted after the game and still on Saturday morning. After sleeping in a bit, playing around Don & Jean's house, and learning about horses, we packed up and headed out for next stop on the vacation: Spencer.
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