Minnesota

The girls were thrilled to get out of the Arizona heat and up to Minnesota for our annual trip up north. Lots of adventures to share…

Ava at the airport, ready to go

After the 3 hour flight (during which Ali wanted to be on the go the entire time), we finally made it to Minneapolis.

Ali loved being able to stretch out in the grass.

And of course the girls love the slip-n-slide and the sprinkler toys.

Like her big sister, Ali loves the swing…

Click on the image for a video of Ali in the swing

Both girls loved spending time outdoors. Here we are on a walk at the Nature Center.

Ava got to ride NeeNee’s horse.

Click on the image for a video of Ava riding...

Ava also loved picking carrots from Kay’s garden.

While Ali continues her quest to find things to put around her head.

Ava found some kids to play with.

and got better on the playground toys.

The girls loved playing on Pops’ boat.

Especially when we are on the water.

Three generations of boaters…

Ava might be a little excited out on the water.

Meanwhile Ali is proceeding to get most of her food on her face…

On our trip (on September 1st) Ali started walking on her own.

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Ava, Pops, and NeeNee did a cookout in the backyard one night, roasting hot dogs and smores.

The girls had fun doing singalongs on the deck.

Click on the image for a video of the wheels on the bus singalong.

Of course we had to get a photo of the girls by the pumpkins at the farm up the street.

After all that fun and flying home, Ava was a bit tired…