Minnesota

Ethan loved having his cousins to play with for 12 days.  He drove poor Drew crazy, was shy around his Uncle Jason, and climbed more stairs than he ever has.  The trip felt excruciating long at times, but was over before we knew it.  I was glad to see where my brother and his family live and glad to help them have a well deserved vacation by watching his kids while he and his wife went to Florida for a week.  

Jason and Cherie have THE NICEST neighbor.  She loaned us this little car that Ethan and Drew played in.   They took turns "driving" while I pushed them . 

Ethan and I went to the Mall of America while Carly and Drew had a play date.  I am glad I heeded Cherie's advice and did not take the 3 kids there.  Loud, busy, crowded....CRAZY!  Ethan and I shared a banana bread while he was delighted by roller coasters whizzing over head.

Ethan with his new pal, Appa.

Ethan and Drew on a chilly spring day.  Too cold for more than 10 minutes of play at the park.

Ethan rode on rides for the first time.  His favorite part, putting the quarters in the hole himself.

Auntie Cherie, Drew and Ethan at the Como Park Zoo.

Drew and Carly color Easter eggs.