Visiting family in Minnesota

 

We just got back from a quick trip to Minnesota to visit family.  There were lots of fun events in town while we were there and we did them all!  We started with the rodeo on Thursday night.  It was a hot but beautiful night.  Always fun to watch the bull riders!

Friday night Carson went with the boys (Lance, Papa Mike, Uncle Brad and cousin Barry) to the races in Montevideo.  They had a great time but got very dirty.   There was even dirt inside the folds of Carson's ears!

While the boys were gone, Papa Willis and Grandma Arlyss took us to a winery for some wine and pizza.  It was delicious!  Then back to the house for some card playing!

We had to check out Uncle Brad and Aunt Barb's farm and ride the 4x4's and play with their dog Max.  Later they took us to a local bar and the kids fell in love with playing pool!  Carson won 3 games out of 4.  My little pool shark. 😊

We participated in a parade on Saturday.  Carson and Lance got to drive one of Papa Willis' tractors, while Rylee and I drove Papa Willis' little car.  We had fun throwing candy to all the kids watching.

We found some snow cones at a food truck downtown so we had to try them!  After the parade we went back to Grandma's house for some lunch and bean bag.  Papa Mike and Grandma Marcia ended up winning the bean bag tournament.  

Sunday evening we all went out for dinner at a golf course.  Grandma Arlyss brought dessert to celebrate Mom's upcoming birthday.

After dinner we drove to the small airport in town to take a ride in Shannon's plane (Papa Willis' son).  It was a gorgeous night.   And a beautiful plane!

We had a great visit.  Lots of stories were told and lots of cards were played.  If only they lived closer so we could do it more often.  I don't think I could live the small town life, but it's fun so to visit! 💗