Minnesota

This year it has hit us pretty hard to be living so far away from all of our family. So, when the opportunity presents itself to get together, we take it. Some of Joe’s family that lives ABQ came up to Minnesota for business and to visit with Joe’s grandparents. So, we decided to make the 6.5 hour drive and meet them up there. We don’t get to see the grandparents very often, so this was a really good excuse to see them too!

We drove straight to Valley Fair Amusement Park, which is a childhood favorite for Joe. We had a good time riding a few rides and chatting with Joe’s family. The next day we went over to Grandma June’s for lunch, where we also met up with Joe’s other grandparents, Grandma Dona and Grandpa Jerry. After lunch, we all went to see Wall-E at the movie theater and hung out for awhile at Grandma June’s. After dinner at Panera Bread Company we found a small lake and walked around it several times while we talked.

On Saturday, we decided to go to Como Zoo. The kids really had a good time, although it was a bit hot and crowded for the adults! But, it was still good just to hang out with everybody.

That night we went to a Minnesota Twins baseball game. It was our kids first time to a major league game. Everybody had a great time! Too bad they lost :(