Fathers' Day in Minneapolis

We have several friends who in the past few years have relocated to Minneapolis, so we decided to spend a long weekend up there visiting with them!

Highlights included, of course, the Mall of America. However, instead of shopping we visited the aquarium and Nickelodeon Universe and the Lego store. Then on Sunday, we visited the Minneapolis Zoo for Father's Day.

The shark exhibit!

Several underwater walkways...

...made for GREAT shark viewing!

Kate was pretty tuckered out 

Relaxing with baby William at the Hucks' House

We were lucky enough to have a FANTASTIC road trip with the kids. It couldn't have gotten better! They were happy, easily entertained and even were able to take naps. We made sure, however, to stretch our legs now and then, like here at Mill Bluff State Park.

20 minutes to hike all the way up the bluff. Look at those steep stairs!

But the view was worth all the effort!

Happy Trails for these happy kids :)

Graduation

It's been several weeks now, but much to the chagrin of my no-nonsense hubby, Ethan's preschool had a big "to-do" for his graduation day (May 24). It was an end of the year program complete with a class performance, procession, slide show, receiving diplomas, and REAL cap and gown complete with tassel!

But, hey, it's our son. We were there. And yes, I choked up a bit.

Here he is receiving his diploma (click here to view video). Kindergarten, here we come!