Minneapolis

I'm finally catching up on some blog updates.  I have tons to add, but just might edit what I'll add.  Back in August we took an impromtu trip to Minneapolis.  Brad's idea!  He almost never suggests a road trip so I jumped on it!  We hit the zoo and the Mall of America.  Both were completely packed, so we've decided to try and make a trip up sometime during the week so it will be less crowded.  Here's a few pics of our adventure.

Having a snack before bed

I think they were looking at monkeys

Hangin' out

Nice face, I  don't know what she dislikes

It's exhausting looking at all the animals 

More monkeys

The grinch

She's happy because she got a hold of a phone

We were getting close to meltdown mode, so distraction helps

At the Mall of America, she's watching a ride that goes upside down or as she likes to say "Upsandown"

She actually wanted her face painted, I really didn't think she would go through with it!

She said "will you take a picture of my sad face?"  I said only if I can take a picture of your..

happy face!

The Aerostat

We ventured out to a little place called the "Farm", it's where they have the aerostat's inflated. This particular Aerostat had been in Afganistan and I think was sent in for repairs.

Bryan and Lora's family (that's one big balloon)

This particular balloon is just for "show"

July 4th 2011

We had a great 4th of July at Brad's Aunt and Uncles lake house just outside of Omaha.

Murphy and Emerson

Carsen and Carson

Maddy and Carsen

John fishing

Brad's cousin Lisa and her husband Dave

Garrett and Emerson

Brad's Uncle Larry, Aunt Twink, Mom and Gary

Falls Park

We visited the Falls Park not too long ago, the main attraction in Sioux Falls. Here's a few photos from our trek.

The Falls

Oh cool

Mommy with one of the cutest angels around

Cutie

Daddy and the Carsen

View from up in the tower

Can someone say naptime?

Cuteness!