More Minnesota Fun!

Here are more pictures from our Minnesota trip in July. These are from the few days we spent in Northern MN with my Dad's side of the family. We arrived on Wednesday late afternoon and Dad & Peggy hosted a family BBQ at their home, so all the Aunts & Uncles & Cousins and Grandpa & Grandma came over. It was really fun to see everyone! Chelsea got to meet the rest of Dad's side of the family that she hadn't yet, and we all got to spend some time catching up. On Thursday, Dad, Bonnie, Mary, Ashley, Clarabelle, and Chels and I went to Itasca State Park to picnic and spend the day. Chelsea got to see the headwaters of the Mississippi River, and we did some biking and walking around the park sites. We had a great time! We definitely have to spend more time "Up North" next time we're in MN--Dad even wants to take Chelsea ice fishing :) That's something California girls don't get to do every day!

Clarabelle and Aunties Bonnie & Grace making popcorn, yum!

Bonnie, Dad, and Mary heading down the bike trails at Itasca

Candace & Chelsea at a lookout in Itasca & pretty view of the trees

View from across the lake at the headwaters of the river

Claire and Auntie Chelsea on the swings, wee!!!

Dad and the girls at Itasca on the boardwalk

Chelsea and I on a little bridge over the river & standing in the beginning of the mighty Mississippi!

Claire & Ash at the headwaters

Don't forget your sunscreen!

Clarabelle & Auntie discovering things on the trails

So cute!

Candace's sister Mandy and her oldest son Carson playing at Dad's house

Carson telling us a funny joke!

Candace chatting with Aunt Sally, Uncle Keith, and their boys Darrin and Chris.

Little Ashton is having fun with Daddy Matt & Auntie Ashley

Cousin time! Ashton and Clarabelle playing--where's Ashton's big brother Carson? Oh wait, there he is! The blur! Having too much fun to slow down :)

Clarabelle & Grandma Peggy

View on the way to Dad's house. Sure is pretty in Northern MN!

Claire and Auntie Candace--are we there yet?

On the way to Dad's house--looks like a storm is coming!