Weekend Up North

As I said in my last post we went to Andy's Aunt and Uncle's house in near Finland, MN this past weekend.   Most of the family camps in tents outside, however since we had Carmen with we were fortunate to stay in the house :-)

Gooseberry Falls

This last weekend we went to Andy's Aunt and Uncle's house in Finland, Minnesota which is north past Two Harbors.  

On our way there on Friday we stopped to take a break and check out Gooseberry Falls.  I had never been there before. We didn't stay long but it was a good place to take a break and get a few good pictures.

Carmen's First trip to the State Fair

Last Thursday Carmen made her first trip to the State Fair.  Overall it was a success.  She got a bit over tired in the afternoon but once she took a nap, she was in a much better mood.

I can see it being a much more fun day several years down the road when she can go one rides.

Auntie Nikki's Birthday

I'm a little behind on my posts.

Last Sunday was Auntie Nikki's birthday.  We celebrated by having a BBQ and just hanging out as a family. 

Carmen was lucky enough to get half a cupcake.  She devoured the entire thing.  (I think she has her Mom's sweet tooth).    We think the sugar high kicked in about 3am that night as she was wide awake and bouncing off the walls.

I'm trying to be better about getting more pictures, however I failed to get one with the birthday girl.  :-(  I'm sure someone else in the family has one for me ;-) 

Happy Birthday Auntie Nikki!  We hope you had a great day.
We Love you!

Silly Girl

Carmen was being silly one morning while eating breakfast..... making funny faces and laughing so I had to get it in a few pictures :-)

Mike and Cyrea's Wedding Celebration

Last weekend we had a wedding celebration for a couple friends who got married in March with a small group but celebrated with a larger group of family in friends.

Here are a few pictures from the night.

Tax Deduction

We got this bib from Auntie Christina when she first found out we were expecting.  She wanted a picture of Carmen wearing it.... fitting don't you think???

Here you go Christina!

Cabin

Warning... this post contains a lot of pictures.

This past weekend we were at our friend's Jason and Aimee's cabin.

This included many firsts for Carmen. 

• First time in the boat
• First time tubing
• First time wearing a life jacket
• First time in the lake
• First time at a camp fire
• First time staying multiple nights away from home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carmen did pretty well on the boat.   She got a bit fussy when she was hungry or tired, otherwise we'd consider it a success.

 

We also got Carmen a little tube we could put her feet in and she floated and was able to walk along shore.   She was hilarious when she splashed and kicked and moved all around.  Again, she LOVES the water!!!

 

 

 

 

Thanks Marvin's for a fun weekend!